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What Is the Average Rent in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Lafayette County, Mississippi is $1,085/month (±$61), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $315,400 (±$17,559), and the median household income is $67,185/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Average Rent in Lafayette County, Mississippi and Neighbouring Counties
Housing Metrics for Lafayette County, Mississippi
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,085 |
| Median Home Value | $315,400 |
| Median Household Income | $67,185 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,044 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 6,899 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 36% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 1,927 households |
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedroom | Median Rent | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,115 | n/a |
| 1 BR | $844 | n/a |
| 2 BR | $1,178 | +58.5% |
| 3 BR | $1,280 | +65.4% |
| 4 BR | $931 | n/a |
| 5+ BR | $2,658 | n/a |
How does Lafayette County, Mississippi compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Mississippi.
Higher rent than 93% of counties in Mississippi · 7th of 82
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | DeSoto County | $1,451 |
| 2 | Rankin County | $1,270 |
| 3 | Madison County | $1,186 |
| … 3 more … | ||
| 7 | Lafayette County(you are here) | $1,085 |
| … 72 more … | ||
| 80 | Holmes County | $590 |
| 81 | Jefferson County | $448 |
| 82 | Issaquena County | $339 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in Lafayette County, Mississippi is $1,085/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lafayette County, Mississippi is $1,178/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$68. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The median home value in Lafayette County, Mississippi is $315,400 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Lafayette County are rent-burdened?
In Lafayette County, Mississippi, 1,927 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Lafayette County, Mississippi?
The median household income in Lafayette County, Mississippi is $67,185/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,085 has a margin of error of ±$61. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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