Special Interest
Housing in Lamar County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lamar County averages $1,126/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 27% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lamar County FMR Area are $811 for a studio, $946 for 1‑bedroom, $1,116 for 2‑bedroom, $1,437 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,478 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $10 decrease for a 2-bedroom in Lamar County shows a 1% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lamar County was 2.8% in 2024, compared to Mississippi at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
