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Data from November 2026

The counties of Mississippi

Mississippi has 82 counties. The most populous is Hinds County (218,533 people); the most expensive homes are in Lafayette County ($315,400) and the least expensive in Quitman County ($69,600). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Mississippi

Counties
82
each with its own page
People
2.9M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$169,800
median value in Mississippi

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Mississippi

Map of Mississippi: typical home value by county

Typical home value by county

  • Under $100,000
  • $100,000–$110,800
  • $110,800–$127,800
  • $127,800–$164,100
  • $164,100 or more
  • People

    Highest
    218,533
    Hinds County
    Lowest
    928
    Issaquena County
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $315,400
    Lafayette County
    Lowest
    $69,600
    Quitman County
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,451
    DeSoto County
    Lowest
    $339
    Issaquena County

The full list

Every county in Mississippi

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each county links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many counties does Mississippi have?

Mississippi has 82 counties. The most populous is Hinds County (218,533 people) and the least populous Issaquena County (928), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Mississippi has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Lafayette County ($315,400) and the least expensive Quitman County ($69,600).

Where is rent highest in Mississippi?

The highest typical rent is in DeSoto County ($1,451 a month) and the lowest in Issaquena County ($339), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which county in Mississippi has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, every county in Mississippi has the same FHA limit for one unit: $541,287.