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Purvis

Pop. 1,914·29th most expensive in Mississippi·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$945/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.5%
vs US Median
-$1,017
Falling (Monthly)
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Purvis · $945
More affordable than 99% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
25% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $945/mo, rent takes about 25% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$38,000/yr
Local median income
$45,667/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Purvis's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$860
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,520
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,150/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $945 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$11,340/yr
At $945/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Purvis, MS is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,914
Median income
$45,667
Median age
31.6
Renters
36.3%
Age distribution
29.5%
24.1%
19.2%
17.5%
Under 1829.5%
18–3424.1%
35–5419.2%
55–649.7%
65+17.5%
Gender
47.2%
52.8%
Male47.2%
Female52.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.9%
23.3%
White68.9%
Black23.3%
Hispanic6.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
15.8%
28%
33.9%
22.4%
No HS diploma15.8%
HS diploma28%
Some college33.9%
Bachelor's+22.4%
Housing tenure
63.7%
36.3%
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Purvis, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$33,568 → $45,667
up 36.0%
Population
1,982 → 1,914
down 3.4%
Renter share
32% → 36.3%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
14.7% → 22.4%
+7.7 pts
Median age
38.8 → 31.6
-7.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $45,667 today, compared with $33,568 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 3.4% since 2021, moving from about 1,982 residents to roughly 1,914. Renters now make up 36.3% of households, compared with 32% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 22.4% of adults here, versus 14.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Purvis is $945/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $860/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,150/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $960/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,460/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($45,667/yr), Purvis ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Purvis an affordable city for renters?

Purvis is considered affordable for renters. At $945/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($45,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Purvis falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Purvis?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $38,000/year (~$18/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $945/mo in Purvis. The local median household income is $45,667/yr, meaning the typical Purvis household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Purvis?

Rent in Purvis has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Purvis rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Purvis is one of the more affordable cities in Mississippi for rent, ranking #29 out of 29 tracked cities at $945/mo.

What percentage of Purvis residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.3% of Purvis households are renters, while 63.7% are owner-occupied. Purvis leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Purvis rent compare to the national average?

Purvis's median rent of $945/mo is $1,017 (52%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #29 out of 29 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $945/mo, rent takes ~25% of Purvis's median household income ($45,667/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.7%
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