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Learn about the people, housing, costs and businesses across Mississippi
Real local data across mortgage, insurance, natural hazard, and place.
Rates, calculators, and lender comparisons
FHA, VA, Conventional & Jumbo · Purchase & Refi rates in Mississippi.
True all-in cost — P&I, taxes, insurance & utilities for homes in Mississippi.
Find and compare lenders active near Mississippi.
Homeowners, flood, and specialty coverage estimates
Flood, earthquake, and wildfire risk data
FEMA flood zones and flood insurance estimates for Mississippi.
Seismic risk and earthquake insurance estimates for Mississippi.
Wildfire exposure and insurance estimates for Mississippi.
Cost of living, demographics, and community profile
Mortgage rates for Mississippi are updated daily on Safe Rate using live investor pricing. Rates depend on your credit score, loan type (Conventional, FHA, VA, Jumbo), and down payment. A 30-year fixed rate is the most common product for home purchases.
View current rates for MississippiThe median home value in Mississippi is $175k. The median monthly rent is $997. Annual property taxes average $1k. Home values are based on U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates.
Home values in Mississippi have increased 15.5% over the past two years. This indicates a strong appreciation trend. This data is sourced from the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index.
Based on a typical all-in ownership cost of $910/month (mortgage, taxes, insurance), you'd generally need a household income of approximately $39k/year to keep housing costs at or below 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. The median household income in Mississippi is $61k/year.
Calculate your buying powerThe largest employment sectors in Mississippi are public administration (25%) and retail (13%) of the local workforce. Industry data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey.