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Cost of Living in Jasper County, MS

Population 16,059 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$724
Median home value$107,100
Median household income$48,660

The median rent in Jasper County, MS is $724/month, 24% lower than the Mississippi median and 49% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $107,100, 68% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $48,660 a year, 14% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $28,960/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $542/mo

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Jasper County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.

Jasper CountyMississippiU.S.
Median rent$724$954$1,413
Median home value$107,100$169,800$332,700
Median household income$48,660$56,447$80,734
Homeownership rate82.1%70.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher12.2%25.1%35.7%
Poverty rate19.4%18.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate6.2%5.8%5.2%
Work from home3.0%5.9%15.1%
Median age41.938.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Jasper County, MS?

The median gross rent in Jasper County, MS is $724 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Jasper County, MS?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $28,960 a year in gross income.

Is Jasper County, MS expensive to live in?

Rent there is 49% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.2 times the median household income.

Other counties in Mississippi

Hinds County, MSRent $1,061 · Income $49,402Harrison County, MSRent $1,115 · Income $59,479DeSoto County, MSRent $1,451 · Income $85,297Rankin County, MSRent $1,270 · Income $79,357Jackson County, MSRent $1,101 · Income $66,201Madison County, MSRent $1,186 · Income $83,441

Counties with a similar cost of living

Okfuskee County, OKRent $716 · Income $48,363Fleming County, KYRent $715 · Income $49,307Polk County, ARRent $711 · Income $49,191Hamilton County, FLRent $724 · Income $50,144Candler County, GARent $715 · Income $49,581Smyth County, VARent $731 · Income $49,883

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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