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Housing Affordability in Wayne 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
- 22.6%
- Mississippi 28.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 72.9%
- Mississippi 51.3%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 17.5%
- Mississippi 19.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,207/mo
- Mississippi $1,394/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more47772.9%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,14017.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more16324.9%
- Median rent as a share of income: 40.5%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.5%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $328/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.4
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County, MS | 22.6% | 72.9% | 17.5% | 40.5% |
| Mississippi | 28.1% | 51.3% | 19.6% | 30.7% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Wayne 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waynesboro | 42.1% | 85.1% | 28.3% | 42.6% |
| State Line | 58.0% | 96.5% | 28.3% | 50.0% or more |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Wayne County, MS?
- In Wayne County, MS, 22.6% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Wayne County compare with Mississippi?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Wayne County is 22.6%, compared with 28.1% for Mississippi as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates