Cost of Living in Harrison County, Mississippi

$1,074/mo

Median Monthly Rent

$199,300

Median Home Value

37% above state averageUnaffordable

At a Glance

Median Monthly Rent

$1,074/mo

37% above state average

Median Home Value

$199,300

29% below national

Rent-to-Income Ratio

30.0%

% of income spent on rent

Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)

Affordability Rating

Unaffordable

Rent over 50% of income

How Harrison County Compares

Median monthly rent comparison

Harrison County$1,074/mo

Mississippi Average$782/mo

National Median$1,163/mo

Detailed Housing Stats

$1,074/mo

Median Gross Rent

$199,300

Median Home Value

$987/mo

Monthly Owner Cost

30.0%

Rent-to-Income Ratio

Data Story

About Cost of Living in Harrison County, Mississippi

Lower income, most-strained rents

Harrison County's median household income of $57,233 falls 23% below the national average, yet its 22.5% rent-to-income ratio is the highest in the sample and significantly above national comfort levels. Renters here dedicate an outsized share of modest earnings to housing costs.

Mississippi's tightest rental market

With a 22.5% rent-to-income ratio, Harrison County faces the worst rental affordability among all eight counties studied and well above the state average of 19.6%. The $1,074 monthly rent compounds the challenge for residents earning below-average wages.

Highest rent, lower-middle income

Harrison's $1,074 rent is the second-highest in the region, yet the county's $57,233 income ranks below all neighbors except Franklin and Grenada. This mismatch creates the region's most acute affordability stress.

Ownership offers modest relief

Renters carry a steep 22.5% burden at $1,074 monthly, while owners pay 19.5% of income at $987 monthly—a $87 gap that's smaller than in most counties. For lower-income households, even homeownership here requires careful budgeting.

Plan strategically before relocating

Harrison County's 22.5% rent-to-income ratio makes it the most challenging market in this sample for renters and lower-income households. Relocators should secure employment above $57,233, explore homeownership options, or consider more affordable alternatives like Franklin, Greene, or George counties.

Affordability Calculator

See how your income compares to housing costs in Harrison County

Your Annual Household Income

Rent Burden

22.5%

of gross income

Max Housing (28% Rule)

$1,335

per month

Owner Cost Burden

20.7%

of gross income

The median home in Harrison County may be a stretch

Median home value is $199,300. Estimated monthly cost: $1,591 vs. your max of $1,335.

Rent Affordability Guide

Your rent-to-income ratio22.5%

Recommended max30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Harrison County, Mississippi?

Harrison County, Mississippi has a median monthly rent of $1,074/mo and a median home value of $199,300. The affordability rating is Unaffordable, with rent making up approximately 30.0% of median household income.

What is the median rent in Harrison County?

The median gross rent in Harrison County is $1,074/mo. This is 37% above state average for Mississippi.

Is Harrison County affordable?

Harrison County is rated Unaffordable based on rent-to-income ratio of 30.0%. Spending over 50% of income on rent is generally considered unaffordable.

How does Harrison County's rent compare to the state average?

Harrison County's median rent of $1,074/mo is 37% above state average of $782/mo for Mississippi.

What is the median home value in Harrison County?

The median home value in Harrison County, Mississippi is $199,300. This is 29% below the national median home value of $281,900.