Cost of Living in Lowndes County, Mississippi
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Lowndes County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Lowndes County ranks #1,978 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 37%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Lowndes County, Mississippi
Lowndes County edges above national standard
Lowndes County renters spend 20.0% of income on rent, exceeding the national 16% benchmark and slightly above Mississippi's 19.6% state average. At $909 monthly, rents here run higher than state median but remain manageable for the county's $54,460 median income.
Middle-to-tight ranking statewide
Lowndes County's 20.0% rent-to-income ratio sits slightly above the state average, ranking it in the mid-tier of Mississippi affordability. The county performs better than Leflore and Marshall on this metric, but trails Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, and Marion.
Higher rents, middling incomes
Lowndes's $909 rent is among the priciest in this eight-county region—second only to Madison—yet local incomes of $54,460 are moderate at best. This mismatch pushes housing costs higher as a percentage of income compared to neighbors with lower rents or stronger wages.
Balanced burden on renters and owners
Renters dedicate 20.0% of their $54,460 income to $909 monthly rent, while homeowners spend $834 on properties valued at $157,400. Both households commit roughly one-fifth of income to housing, leaving reasonable room for other necessities.
Lowndes works for stable middle-income households
Lowndes County suits renters and owners earning around $50,000–$60,000 who want accessible urban amenities without extreme affordability pressure. Compare your current housing-cost burden: if you're paying more than 20% in a high-cost area, Lowndes may offer real relief.
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Affordability Verdict
Lowndes County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $909/month — about 20.0% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Lowndes County pay $909/month on average, compared to $834/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 8%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $36,360/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $35,743/year. With a median household income of $54,460, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 29.0% of renter households in Lowndes County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Mississippi, Lowndes County is less affordable than Forrest County by roughly 5% ($909/mo vs $960/mo).
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Rent Burden
20.0%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,271
per month
Owner Cost Burden
18.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Lowndes County
Median home value is $157,400. Estimated monthly cost: $1,257 vs. your max of $1,271.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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