The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
County | Housing Affordability Index | |
---|---|---|
1. | Clarke County | 295 |
2. | Greene County | 269 |
3. | Webster County | 269 |
4. | Franklin County | 267 |
5. | Benton County | 260 |
6. | Itawamba County | 259 |
7. | Calhoun County | 257 |
8. | Yalobusha County | 253 |
9. | Carroll County | 247 |
10. | Noxubee County | 247 |
11. | Simpson County | 245 |
12. | Chickasaw County | 242 |
13. | Sharkey County | 240 |
14. | Tallahatchie County | 238 |
15. | Lawrence County | 234 |
16. | Panola County | 231 |
17. | Tishomingo County | 230 |
18. | Jasper County | 230 |
19. | Claiborne County | 230 |
20. | Monroe County | 228 |