Cost of Living in Quitman County, Mississippi
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Quitman County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Quitman County ranks #761 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 24%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Quitman County, Mississippi
Quitman's affordability hampered by low income
Quitman County residents spend 24.3% of income on rent, significantly above Mississippi's 19.6% average despite modest $650 monthly payments. The county's median household income of just $32,131—less than half the national average of $74,755—means even affordable-seeming rents consume a substantial income share.
Among Mississippi's least affordable counties
Quitman ranks near the bottom of Mississippi for housing affordability, with a 24.3% rent-to-income ratio that far exceeds the state's 19.6% average. The combination of low wages and moderate rents creates genuine affordability stress for Quitman households.
Lowest income, highest burden ratio
Quitman's $32,131 median household income is the lowest in this county group, making its $650 rent feel more burdensome than in neighbors like Prentiss ($51,466 income) or Pontotoc ($52,741 income). Despite cheap absolute rent, Quitman's income disadvantage creates the worst rent-to-income ratio among lower-cost counties.
Housing dominates household budgets
Quitman renters pay $650 monthly while homeowners spend $459, with renting costing 42% more despite being theoretically more affordable. On a $32,131 annual income, the $650 rent alone consumes nearly 24% of gross earnings, leaving little for medical care, childcare, or emergencies.
Seek higher-wage counties nearby
While Quitman offers the cheapest homeownership costs, the county's severe income constraints make housing affordability challenging regardless. Renters should consider moving to higher-wage counties like Pontotoc or Simpson, where incomes exceed Quitman's by 50-60% while rent increases modestly.
Cost of Living Advisory: Quitman County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Quitman County is affordable. The median rent is $650/month against a median household income of $32,131, putting rent at 24.3% of income.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Quitman County pay $650/month on average, compared to $459/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 29%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $26,000/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $19,671/year. With a median household income of $32,131, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 26.0% of renter households in Quitman County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Leflore County where rent averages $701/month, Quitman County is approximately 7% less expensive.
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Rent Burden
24.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$750
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.1%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Quitman County
Median home value is $68,600. Estimated monthly cost: $548 vs. your max of $750.
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