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Housing in Tunica County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Tunica County averages $977/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 35% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Tunica County FMR Area are $1,045 for a studio, $1,137 for 1‑bedroom, $1,257 for 2‑bedroom, $1,507 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,664 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $280 increase for a 2-bedroom in Tunica County shows a 29% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Tunica County was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Mississippi at 3.2% and the national rate of 4.0%.
