Income needed to buy a home

Oktibbeha County, MS

$92,463

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

The monthly math

Typical home value$280,837
Down payment (10%)$28,084
Loan$252,753
Principal and interest (7.40%)$1,750/mo
Property tax (0.69% a year)$162/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$140/mo
Mortgage insurance$105/mo
Total monthly cost$2,157/mo

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

What locals earn

Far off

The typical household here earns $46,695 a year, 51% of what it takes.

In Mississippi

Oktibbeha County ranks #77 of 80 for the income a home takes, from least to most.

Easiest to afford in Mississippi

CountyTypical homeIncome 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.