Cost of Living in Yalobusha County, Mississippi
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Yalobusha County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Yalobusha County ranks #1,888 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 40%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Yalobusha County, Mississippi
Yalobusha rents eat 19.8% of income
Renters in Yalobusha County spend about $810 monthly on housing—nearly one-fifth of the median household income of $49,171. This rent-to-income ratio matches Mississippi's state average of 19.6%, but falls well below the national affordability crisis, where median household income tops $74,755 and stretches further.
Middle ground among Mississippi counties
Yalobusha ranks solidly in the middle tier for housing affordability across Mississippi's 82 counties, with a 19.8% rent-to-income ratio just above the state average of 19.6%. Renters here pay slightly more than the state median of $782, but the cost burden remains manageable compared to the state's least affordable regions.
Yalobusha edges out nearby Yazoo County
At $810 monthly rent, Yalobusha undercuts its neighbor Yazoo County's $804—though Yazoo's lower median income of $40,974 means renters there spend a crushing 23.6% of earnings on housing. For homebuyers, Yalobusha's median home value of $97,200 offers a $32,000 advantage over Yazoo's $129,200.
Housing costs break down simply here
Renters spend $810 monthly while homeowners pay $573, leaving both groups with breathing room against the $4,097 monthly median household income. Just 19.8% of income goes to rent and 13.4% to ownership costs, well below the national 30% affordability threshold.
Consider Yalobusha for true affordability
If you're relocating from a high-cost metro, Yalobusha offers rents 4% above state average but with stable home values under $100,000 and manageable ownership costs of $573 monthly. Compare these numbers to your current rent-to-income ratio—the math may surprise you.
Cost of Living Advisory: Yalobusha County
Affordability Verdict
Yalobusha County offers affordable rental housing at a median of $810/month — about 19.8% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Yalobusha County is $810/month, while owner costs run $573/month. Owning saves approximately $237/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,400/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $24,557/year. With a median household income of $49,171, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 22.0% of renter households in Yalobusha County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Neshoba County where rent averages $759/month, Yalobusha County is approximately 7% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
19.8%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,147
per month
Owner Cost Burden
14.0%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Yalobusha County
Median home value is $97,200. Estimated monthly cost: $776 vs. your max of $1,147.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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