Most Affordable Cities in Mississippi

The cheapest cities to live in Mississippi ranked by median rent, home values, and more.

# City Median Rent Median Income Home Value Population
1 Greenville, MS $824 $36,297 $100,800 28,833
2 Meridian, MS $865 $34,657 $100,800 34,466
3 Starkville, MS $875 $39,751 $265,900 25,611
4 Tupelo, MS $940 $66,314 $201,300 37,825
5 Hattiesburg, MS $995 $44,140 $153,600 48,507
6 Jackson, MS $1,018 $43,238 $108,200 149,827
7 Gulfport, MS $1,030 $46,044 $167,100 72,533
8 Biloxi, MS $1,051 $55,958 $203,200 49,011
9 Oxford, MS $1,093 $59,901 $333,400 26,086
10 Clinton, MS $1,135 $70,913 $220,400 27,418
11 Pearl, MS $1,152 $54,643 $170,900 27,458
12 Brandon, MS $1,261 $93,073 $255,900 25,352
13 Horn Lake, MS $1,293 $56,847 $158,900 26,622
14 Southaven, MS $1,361 $76,159 $214,800 55,531
15 Olive Branch, MS $1,609 $98,421 $269,900 46,538
16 Madison, MS $1,798 $120,918 $334,700 27,775

Key Takeaways

  • Greenville, MS ranks #1 with a median rent of $824.
  • The top 5 cities are: Greenville, MS; Meridian, MS; Starkville, MS; Tupelo, MS; Hattiesburg, MS.
  • Median household income in the #1 city is $36,297, with a population of 28,833.

Methodology

Rankings based on US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Only cities with population over 50,000 are included in national rankings. State rankings include all cities over 25,000. Data reflects the most recent available estimates.

Read our full methodologyVerify at data.census.gov