Hancock County
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 46,010.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Studio
National avg: $893
$786/mo
↑ 2.6% YoY
-12% vs US
1 Bedroom
National avg: $959
$923/mo
↑ 3.0% YoY
-4% vs US
2 Bedroom
National avg: $1,175
$1,140/mo
↑ 2.1% YoY
-3% vs US
3 Bedroom
National avg: $1,525
$1,471/mo
↑ 1.7% YoY
-4% vs US
4 Bedroom
National avg: $1,756
$1,612/mo
↑ 4.7% YoY
-8% vs US
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $766 | $786 | +$20 (+2.6%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $896 | $923 | +$27 (+3.0%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $1,117 | $1,140 | +$23 (+2.1%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,446 | $1,471 | +$25 (+1.7%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,540 | $1,612 | +$72 (+4.7%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Required annual income for 1 BR
$36,920
$3,077/month gross
Required annual income for 2 BR
$45,600
$3,800/month gross
Other Counties in Mississippi
Madison County
1 BR: $1,097/mo
Calhoun County
1 BR: $642/mo
Scott County
1 BR: $795/mo
Jackson County
1 BR: $951/mo
Pontotoc County
1 BR: $850/mo
Stone County
1 BR: $739/mo
Data source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY 2026 Fair Market Rents. Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of gross rents for standard quality units in each area.