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Cost of Living in Newton County, MS

Population 21,093 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$638
Median home value$106,300
Median household income$50,540

The median rent in Newton County, MS is $638/month, 33% lower than the Mississippi median and 55% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $50,540 a year, 10% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $25,520/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.1×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $538/mo

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Newton County vs. Mississippi vs. U.S.

Newton CountyMississippiU.S.
Median rent$638$954$1,413
Median home value$106,300$169,800$332,700
Median household income$50,540$56,447$80,734
Homeownership rate79.1%70.0%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.3%25.1%35.7%
Poverty rate24.7%18.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.7%5.8%5.2%
Work from home3.2%5.9%15.1%
Median age38.638.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Newton County, MS?

The median gross rent in Newton County, MS is $638 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $25,520 a year in gross income.

Is Newton County, MS expensive to live in?

Rent there is 55% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.1 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

Marion County, ALRent $630 · Income $50,088Russell County, VARent $653 · Income $50,012Grayson County, KYRent $658 · Income $50,757Monroe County, KYRent $657 · Income $51,280Izard County, ARRent $621 · Income $49,405Texas County, MORent $665 · Income $50,036

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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