Can A Firefighter Afford Rent in Hernando, MS?
Rent-burdened — rent takes 53.3% of gross income.
Hernando rent: June 2026. Salary: BLS OEWS May 2024 (Mississippi state estimate).
About rent and a firefighter salary
Firefighter base pay plus typical overtime sits modestly above the US median household income, but local rent levels determine whether that translates into affordability or rent burden. At the national-average firefighter base salary, the 30% rule supports about $1,570 a month in rent. The per-city pages compare local rent against local firefighter-pay estimates so renters can see where rent stays in range.
Cheaper rent nearby
These Mississippi cities have lower median rent than Hernando, which improves the affordability math on a firefighter salary:
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View full rent data for Hernando, MS →Frequently asked questions
Can a firefighter afford rent in Hernando, MS?
Median rent in Hernando is $2,261 a month. A typical firefighter in Mississippi earns about $50,876 a year, which makes that rent 53.3% of gross monthly income. Under the 30% rule, the answer is no — rent exceeds the 30% threshold.
How much rent can a firefighter afford in Hernando?
Using the 30% rule, a firefighter salary in Mississippi (~$50,876/yr) supports up to $1,272 a month in rent. Hernando's current median rent is $2,261/mo, which is $989/mo over the affordability threshold.
How many hours does a firefighter work to cover rent in Hernando?
At an hourly equivalent of about $24 an hour, a firefighter in Mississippi works roughly 92.4 hours a month to cover Hernando's median rent of $2,261.
Where is rent cheaper than Hernando for a firefighter?
Nearby Mississippi cities with lower median rent include Oxford ($2,251/mo), Oxford ($2,228/mo), Oxford ($2,213/mo). Each shifts the affordability math materially on a firefighter salary.