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Housing Affordability in Shaw, 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
- 34.9%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 45.9%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 29.7%
- Mississippi 19.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,263/mo
- Mississippi $1,394/mo
Shaw 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 more9045.9%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more12429.7%
- Renters paying 50% or more3517.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 28.9%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $438/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.4
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw, MS | 34.9% | 45.9% | 29.7% | 28.9% |
| Bolivar County | 38.4% | 58.4% | 28.3% | 33.3% |
| Mississippi | 28.1% | 51.3% | 19.6% | 30.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Shaw, MS?
- In Shaw, MS, 34.9% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Shaw compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Shaw is 34.9%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates