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What Is the Average Rent in Lee County, Mississippi?

$957/month 3%vs 2023 ($929)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Lee County, Mississippi is $957/month (±$38), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $199,500 (±$6,753), and the median household income is $67,863/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Lee County, Mississippi and Neighbouring Counties

Chickasaw: $670Union: $865Lee County: $957Pontotoc: $864Itawamba: $811Monroe: $768Prentiss: $637$670$865$957$864$811$768$637

Housing Metrics for Lee County, Mississippi

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$957
Median Home Value$199,500
Median Household Income$67,863
Total Housing Units32,591
Renter-Occupied Units9,524
Renter-Occupied Share29%
Households Paying 50%+ Income2,211 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$650-6.9%
1 BR$831-10.7%
2 BR$951-9.4%
3 BR$1,116-3.6%
4 BR$1,375-17.1%
5+ BR$1,510+36.5%

How does Lee County, Mississippi compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Mississippi.

Higher rent than 85% of counties in Mississippi · 13th of 82

Cheapest: Holmes County($590)
Priciest: DeSoto County($1,451)
#CountyValue
1DeSoto County$1,451
2Rankin County$1,270
3Madison County$1,186
… 9 more …
13Lee County(you are here)$957
… 66 more …
80Holmes County$590
81Jefferson County$448
82Issaquena County$339

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lee County, Mississippi?

The median gross rent in Lee County, Mississippi is $957/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 Lee County, Mississippi?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lee County, Mississippi is $951/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$55. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Lee County, Mississippi?

The median home value in Lee County, Mississippi is $199,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Lee County are rent-burdened?

In Lee County, Mississippi, 2,211 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 Lee County, Mississippi?

The median household income in Lee County, Mississippi is $67,863/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 $957 has a margin of error of ±$38. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.