Cost of Living in Yazoo County, Mississippi
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Yazoo County Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Yazoo County ranks #2,053 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 35%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Yazoo County, Mississippi
Yazoo renters squeeze 23.6% of income
At $804 monthly rent against a median household income of just $40,974, Yazoo County renters dedicate 23.6% of earnings to housing—a significant burden that outpaces Mississippi's 19.6% state average. Compared to the national median income of $74,755, Yazoo's income gap widens the affordability crisis considerably.
Yazoo ranks among least affordable counties
Yazoo County's 23.6% rent-to-income ratio places it among Mississippi's least affordable counties, well above the state average of 19.6%. The combination of low median income and housing costs that don't decrease proportionally creates real strain on renters throughout the region.
Yazoo faces tougher odds than Yalobusha
Yazoo renters pay only $6 less monthly than Yalobusha ($804 vs. $810), yet earn $8,197 less annually ($40,974 vs. $49,171), pushing their rent burden to 23.6%—4 percentage points higher than their neighbor. Homebuyers face even steeper challenges: median home values of $129,200 significantly exceed Yalobusha's $97,200.
Every housing dollar hits harder here
Renters pay $804 monthly (23.6% of income) while homeowners pay $793 (23.2% of income)—both figures far exceed the 30% affordability guideline despite lower absolute costs. The $40,974 median household income, or $3,415 monthly, leaves little buffer after housing expenses.
Yazoo demands careful affordability math
Relocating to Yazoo requires matching its lower incomes: renters earning under $41,000 will find affordable homes, but higher earners may feel constrained. Home buyers should weigh the $129,200 median value and $793 monthly ownership cost against limited local income growth opportunities.
Cost of Living Advisory: Yazoo County
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Yazoo County is affordable. The median rent is $804/month against a median household income of $40,974, putting rent at 23.5% of income.
Rent vs. Own
At $804/month rent versus $793/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $11/month cheaper — a 1% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,160/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $33,986/year. With a median household income of $40,974, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 37.0% of renter households in Yazoo County are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Mississippi, Yazoo County is less affordable than Panola County by roughly 6% ($804/mo vs $859/mo).
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Rent Burden
23.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$956
per month
Owner Cost Burden
23.2%
of gross income
The median home in Yazoo County may be a stretch
Median home value is $129,200. Estimated monthly cost: $1,031 vs. your max of $956.
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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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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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