Cost of Living in Amite County, MS

What does it cost to live in Amite County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$34,866

Median Rent

$677/mo

Median Home

$91,400

Affordability

552

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$462
Property Tax$34
Insurance$30

Total Monthly$526
% of Income18.1%

Renting

Median Rent$677
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$702
% of Income23.3%

Living in Amite County, Mississippi

Amite County has a median household income of $34,866 with housing costs that represent 18.1% of income for owners and 23.3% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.