Income needed to buy a home
Leake County, MS
$54,367
a year in household income to buy the typical Leake County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$167,104
Down payment (10%)$16,710
Loan$150,394
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,041/mo
Property tax (0.58% a year)$81/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$84/mo
Mortgage insurance$63/mo
Total monthly cost$1,269/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Right at the edge
The typical household here earns $50,728 a year, 93% of what it takes.
In Mississippi
Leake County ranks #54 of 80 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Mississippi
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County | $51,772 | $17,153 |
| Washington County | $55,372 | $18,684 |
| Humphreys County | $75,481 | $24,991 |
| Leflore County | $75,611 | $25,105 |
| Holmes County | $92,420 | $29,844 |
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.