Cost of Living in DeSoto County, MS

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

Median Income

$79,666

Median Rent

$1,252/mo

Median Home

$227,600

Affordability

490

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$1,151
Property Tax$127
Insurance$76

Total Monthly$1,354
% of Income20.4%

Renting

Median Rent$1,252
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$1,277
% of Income18.9%

Living in DeSoto County, Mississippi

DeSoto County has a median household income of $79,666 with housing costs that represent 20.4% of income for owners and 18.9% 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.