Income needed to buy a home

Coahoma County, MS

$17,153

a year in household income to buy the typical Coahoma County home with 10% down.

The monthly math

Typical home value$51,772
Down payment (10%)$5,177
Loan$46,595
Principal and interest (7.40%)$323/mo
Property tax (0.75% a year)$32/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$26/mo
Mortgage insurance$19/mo
Total monthly cost$400/mo

Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.

What locals earn

Room to spare

The typical household here earns $37,461 a year, 118% more than it takes.

In Mississippi

Coahoma County ranks #1 of 80 for the income a home takes, from least to most.

Easiest to afford in Mississippi

CountyTypical homeIncome needed
Washington County$55,372$18,684
Humphreys County$75,481$24,991
Leflore County$75,611$25,105
Holmes County$92,420$29,844
Sunflower County$93,711$30,719

Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.