Cost of Living in Clay County, MS

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

Median Income

$37,412

Median Rent

$731/mo

Median Home

$110,600

Affordability

474

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$559
Property Tax$62
Insurance$37

Total Monthly$658
% of Income21.1%

Renting

Median Rent$731
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$756
% of Income23.4%

Living in Clay County, Mississippi

Clay County has a median household income of $37,412 with housing costs that represent 21.1% of income for owners and 23.4% 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.