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Where rent has outpaced income in Mississippi since 2019

Mississippi cities ranked by rent growth minus household income growth from 2019 to 2024 (Zillow yearly average rent, Census 5-year income). Cities with 15,000+ residents.

Key findings
  • Jackson ranks first, with rent up 31.7% against household income up 8.2% since 2019.
  • Across all 3 cities on this list, the median rent is $1,575/mo.

Data as of September 2026. Change in Zillow's yearly average rent from 2019 to 2024, minus the change in Census median household income over the same years. Updated monthly. Download this list (CSV)

3 cities
RankCityGap (points)Rent since 2019Income since 2019Median rent
01JacksonMS
Pop. 147KCompare →
+23.5+31.7%+8.2%$1,228/mo
02SouthavenMS
Pop. 56KCompare →
+11.1+39.7%+28.6%$1,575/mo
03Olive BranchMS
Pop. 47KCompare →
+4.0+38.7%+34.7%$1,829/mo
Where Rent Has Outpaced Income in Mississippi Since 2019 | RentDataNow