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. | Oktibbeha County | 124 |
2. | Walthall County | 148 |
3. | Lafayette County | 150 |
4. | Forrest County | 161 |
5. | Harrison County | 167 |
6. | Adams County | 170 |
7. | Pike County | 173 |
8. | Tunica County | 174 |
9. | Leflore County | 174 |
10. | Hancock County | 176 |
11. | Humphreys County | 180 |
12. | Bolivar County | 180 |
13. | Lamar County | 186 |
14. | Lowndes County | 186 |
15. | Marshall County | 186 |
16. | Pearl River County | 190 |
17. | Hinds County | 190 |
18. | Madison County | 192 |
19. | Yazoo County | 193 |
20. | Jefferson Davis County | 194 |