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Housing in DeSoto County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in DeSoto County averages $1,451/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 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for DeSoto County FMR Area are $1,159 for a studio, $1,262 for 1‑bedroom, $1,393 for 2‑bedroom, $1,840 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,142 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $58 decrease for a 2-bedroom in DeSoto County shows a 4% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for DeSoto County was 2.8% in 2024, compared to Mississippi at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
