Cost of Living in Webster County, Mississippi
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Webster County Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Webster County ranks #422 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 13%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Webster County, Mississippi
Webster County is a housing value leader
Webster County renters spend just 12.4% of income on rent—well below the national affordability standard and among America's best housing markets. The median household income of $59,964 comfortably supports median rent of $618, creating genuine breathing room in household budgets.
Strongest affordability in Mississippi
Webster County's 12.4% rent-to-income ratio crushes the Mississippi state average of 19.6%, making it the state's most affordable county by far. This 7.2-percentage-point advantage translates to hundreds in monthly savings for renters.
Clear regional affordability winner
Webster County's 12.4% burden dramatically undercuts every peer county—Winston (16.0%), Union (19.2%), Warren (18.8%), and far beyond Wayne (25.6%). At $618 median rent, Webster offers the cheapest housing in the eight-county region.
Balanced ownership and rental costs
Homeowners in Webster pay $590 monthly versus renters at $618—nearly identical, with median home values at $109,500. With median household income at $59,964, housing costs take up just 12.4% of budgets, leaving maximum flexibility for other needs.
Webster: Mississippi's affordability haven
If housing cost is your primary relocation factor, Webster County is unmatched in Mississippi—residents here spend roughly half what Wayne or Washington County residents pay relative to income. Compare Webster's 12.4% burden against any peer county and the advantage becomes unmistakable.
Cost of Living Advisory: Webster County
Affordability Verdict
Webster County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $618/month — about 12.4% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Webster County is $618/month, while owner costs run $590/month. Owning saves approximately $28/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $24,720/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $25,286/year. With a median household income of $59,964, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 28.0% of renter households in Webster County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Mississippi, Webster County is less affordable than Sunflower County by roughly 8% ($618/mo vs $670/mo).
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Rent Burden
12.4%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,399
per month
Owner Cost Burden
11.8%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Webster County
Median home value is $109,500. Estimated monthly cost: $874 vs. your max of $1,399.
Rent Affordability Guide
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