Special Interest
Housing in Holmes County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Holmes County averages $590/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Mississippi median of $954 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 41% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Holmes County FMR Area are $733 for a studio, $768 for 1‑bedroom, $842 for 2‑bedroom, $1,111 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,115 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $252 increase for a 2-bedroom in Holmes County shows a 43% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Holmes County was 5.2% in 2024, compared to Mississippi at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
