How many renters live in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?
The County of Wilkinson County has 8,531 people living in 3,264 households.
There are 1,653 renters living in 584 renter households in this County. Renters make up 19.38 percent of the population living in Wilkinson County.
What is the rental market like in Wilkinson County, Mississippi?
There are an estimated 4,600 housing units in the Wilkinson County area. Of these, 646 units are rental homes, making up 14 percent of the housing market. For every renter household in Wilkinson County, Mississippi, there are 1 rental units.
What is the vacancy rate for rentals in Wilkinson County?
The rental vacancy rate in Wilkinson County is 5 percent. This is a lower than average vacancy rate. When rental vacancy rates are low there are fewer available units. Rents tend to be higher as more people compete for scarce housing.
How many rental units are in Wilkinson County for each bedroom size?
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Wilkinson County
| Studio | One-Bedroom | Two-Bedroom | Three-Bedroom | Four+ Bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 25 | 199 | 278 | 62 |
Occupied Rental Units by Size in Wilkinson County
A large number of apartments in Wilkinson County have two or fewer bedrooms. Seniors and young professionals especially may have more success finding an apartment that meets their needs.
How many renter households in Wilkinson County are overburdened by housing costs?
Among renter households in this market, 27 percent have housing cost burden. Further, 14 percent of households are extremely rent overburdened. When renters pay too much for their housing, it leaves little money for other necessities like food, clothes, or medicine.
The federal government says that renters are cost-burdened if they pay more than a third of their monthly income for rent and utilities.
How Much Is Rent in Wilkinson County
Depending on size, the Fair Market Rent - HUDs measurement of the cost of an average housing unit - ranges from $738 to $1,219. FMRs are updated annually by HUD for every city and county nationwide.
| Bed Size | 2024 Fair Market Rents |
| Studio | $738 |
| One BR | $742 |
| Two BR | $903 |
| Three BR | $1,131 |
| Four BR | $1,219 |
2024 Fair Market Rents in Wilkinson County, Mississippi
How many units are rented at Fair Market Rent (FMR) in Wilkinson County?
Renters with a Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher must select a home that is at or below the area’s Fair Market Rent. Markets with a large share of units above FMR tend to have longer search times to find a qualified unit, while those with a large share of units below FMR tend to have more choices and shorter search times. The share below FMR can vary by size of unit, as shown in the table below.
These are the approximate number of units renting below the FMR in this market:
| Unit Size | Count of Units Below FMR | Percentage of Total Units Below FMR |
| One BR | 25 | 100 percent |
| Two BR | 115 | 58 percent |
Rental Units Below FMR in Wilkinson County, Mississippi
How many affordable rental units are in Wilkinson County?
There are a variety of federal affordable housing programs serving households in Wilkinson County, Mississippi including the following:
| Federal Program | Unit Count |
| Low Income Housing Tax Credit | 31 |
| Section 8 Project-Based Rental Assistance | 61 |
| USDA Section 515 Rural Rental Housing | 126 |
Tracked Units by Federal Program in Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Rental units may be funded in part by multiple federal programs.
Income Based Apartments in Wilkinson County, Mississippi
Wilkinson County features 58 income based apartments. Tenants of income based apartments typically pay no more than 30% of their income towards rent and utilities.
Low Rent Apartments in Wilkinson County, Mississippi
There are 0 rent subsidized apartments that do not provide direct rental assistance but remain affordable to low income households in Wilkinson County.
Housing Choice Vouchers in Wilkinson County, Mississippi
On average, Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers pay Wilkinson County landlords $500 per month towards rent. The average voucher holder contributes $200 towards rent in Wilkinson County.
The maximum amount a voucher would pay on behalf of a low-income tenant in Wilkinson County, Mississippi for a two-bedroom apartment is between $813 and $993.
Sourced from federal housing data and AffordableHousingOnline.com research.
