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Housing Affordability in Pike 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
- 28.4%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 47.2%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.8%
- Mississippi 19.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,245/mo
- Mississippi $1,394/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more1,87847.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,03920.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,01225.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 29.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $377/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.5
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pike County, MS | 28.4% | 47.2% | 20.8% | 29.1% |
| Mississippi | 28.1% | 51.3% | 19.6% | 30.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Pike County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Pike County, MS?
- In Pike County, MS, 28.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Pike County compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Pike County is 28.4%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates