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Housing Affordability in Panola County, MS
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 29.1%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 51.7%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 22.0%
- Mississippi 19.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,197/mo
- Mississippi $1,394/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,40751.7%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,90222.0%
- Renters paying 50% or more69825.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 30.6%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 22.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $418/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.8
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panola County, MS | 29.1% | 51.7% | 22.0% | 30.6% |
| Mississippi | 28.1% | 51.3% | 19.6% | 30.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Panola County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batesville | 34.8% | 64.2% | 14.8% | 33.0% |
| Sardis | 44.8% | 48.8% | 42.4% | 29.4% |
| Como | 39.1% | 39.7% | 38.0% | 28.9% |
| Courtland | 34.5% | 92.9% | 27.3% | 50.0% or more |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Panola County, MS?
- In Panola County, MS, 29.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Panola County compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Panola County is 29.1%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates