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Housing Affordability in Quitman 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
- 29.8%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 42.7%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 24.2%
- Mississippi 19.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,037/mo
- Mississippi $1,394/mo
Quitman County has fewer than 10,000 residents, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error. Compare with care.
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more31242.7%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more41124.2%
- Renters paying 50% or more15020.5%
- Median rent as a share of income: 26.6%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 28.2%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $397/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.1
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quitman County, MS | 29.8% | 42.7% | 24.2% | 26.6% |
| Mississippi | 28.1% | 51.3% | 19.6% | 30.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Quitman 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marks | 35.1% | 46.1% | 31.5% | 25.4% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Quitman County, MS?
- In Quitman County, MS, 29.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Quitman County compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Quitman County is 29.8%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates