Cost of Living in Pontotoc County, MS

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

Median Income

$54,414

Median Rent

$820/mo

Median Home

$136,700

Affordability

559

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$691
Property Tax$74
Insurance$46

Total Monthly$811
% of Income17.9%

Renting

Median Rent$820
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$845
% of Income18.1%

Living in Pontotoc County, Mississippi

Pontotoc County has a median household income of $54,414 with housing costs that represent 17.9% of income for owners and 18.1% 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.