County FMR · HUD FY2026
Scott County Fair Market Rent
HUD's FY2026 Fair Market Rent for Scott County, MS - 17% below the US average.
- $795
- 1-bedroom FMR
- $952
- 2-bedroom FMR
- +1.4%
- YoY change
- -17%
- vs US avg
The verdict
Scott is the 23rd most expensive of 82 counties in Mississippi by 2-bedroom FMR.
- #23
- most expensive of 82 in Mississippi (2BR)
- +2%
- vs the state average
- $31,800
- income to afford it (30% rule)
- +1.4%
- YoY, FY2025→2026
General and Operations Managers spend the smallest share of income on rent here (10.8%), while Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary spend the most (43.8%).
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rent for Scott County, MS. Verify with HUD →
HUD sets the FY 2026 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent for Scott County, Mississippi at $795 per month - the federal rental-assistance benchmark for this county. A 2-bedroom costs $952/mo and a studio is $790/mo. This is 17% lower than the national average of $959 and 2% above the Mississippi average of $782.
Rent increased1.4% from FY 2025 ($784), roughly tracking inflation. To afford rent here, a household needs at least $31,800/year based on the 30% affordability rule.
FY 2026 HUD Fair Market Rents in Mississippi. Population: 27,943. Population has held roughly steady over the past five years (-2.3%, Census ACS). That's in line with Mississippi's statewide growth of -1.2% over the same period.
What these rents mean for Scott County
The Scott County FMR area applies to all ZIP codes inside the county boundary, and Mississippi's housing authorities use it as the baseline for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. See how FMR is calculated for the full 40th-percentile methodology and payment-standard rules.
Scott County's 1-bedroom rent runs 17% below the US average of $959 and 2% higher than the Mississippi state average of $782. Over the past year, 1-bedroom rent here shifted from$784 in FY 2025 to $795 in FY 2026 - a change of +1.4%, which tracks roughly with broader price trends.
At the FY 2026 1-bedroom FMR of $795, affording it under the 30%-of-income rule takes $31,800 per year (about $2,650/month) in household income, and a 2-bedroom at $952 pushes that threshold even higher. With a population of 27,943 and a county median household income of $48,492, the arithmetic here directly shapes which wage earners can rent without being cost-burdened.
Fair Market Rents (2026)
Year-over-Year Comparison
| Bedrooms | FY 2025 | FY 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $780 | $790 | +$10 (+1.3%) |
| 1 Bedroom | $784 | $795 | +$11 (+1.4%) |
| 2 Bedroom | $936 | $952 | +$16 (+1.7%) |
| 3 Bedroom | $1,128 | $1,141 | +$13 (+1.2%) |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,259 | $1,260 | +$1 (+0.1%) |
Affordability Snapshot
Based on the standard that rent should not exceed 30% of gross income:
Rent Burden Analysis
How much of household income goes to rent in Scott County. The 30% threshold indicates cost burden.
How we calculate this
Rent burden = (FMR × 12) ÷ county median household income. Required income = (FMR × 12) ÷ 0.3, the federal 30%-of-gross-income rule HUD uses to define cost burden. Median household income is from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey; FMR is from HUD's FY2026 release. See methodology.
Scott County 2-bedroom rent burden
Where Scott sits among every US county
2-bedroom Fair Market Rent vs. all 3,145 HUD counties
$952 higher than 26% of 3,145 counties
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Source U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents · FY2026
How Scott compares on 1-bedroom rent
1-bedroom FMR vs other Mississippi counties
- DeSoto
DeSoto County
$1,154 1BR FMR / mo
- Hinds
Hinds County
$1,097 1BR FMR / mo
- Rankin
Rankin County
$1,097 1BR FMR / mo
- Madison
Madison County
$1,097 1BR FMR / mo
- Jackson
Jackson County
$951 1BR FMR / mo
- Harrison
Harrison County
$923 1BR FMR / mo
- Scott
Scott County
$795 1BR FMR / mo
What this shows Scott is highlighted. Nearby Mississippi counties by 1-bedroom FMR, highest to lowest: DeSoto County ($1,154), Hinds County ($1,097), Rankin County ($1,097), Madison County ($1,097), Jackson County ($951), Harrison County ($923), Scott County (this county) ($795).
Can Common Jobs Afford Rent Here?
How a 1-bedroom at $795/mo compares to Mississippi salaries for popular occupations (BLS wage data, 30%-of-income rule).
| Occupation | MS Salary | Rent Burden | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| General & Operations Managers | $88,290 | 10.8% | Affordable |
| Software Developers | $86,460 | 11% | Affordable |
| Registered Nurses | $74,470 | 12.8% | Affordable |
| Accountants & Auditors | $64,170 | 14.9% | Affordable |
| Electricians | $57,300 | 16.6% | Affordable |
| Heavy & Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers | $50,700 | 18.8% | Affordable |
| Elementary School Teachers | $48,440 | 19.7% | Affordable |
| Police & Sheriff's Patrol Officers | $45,610 | 20.9% | Affordable |
| Paralegals & Legal Assistants | $39,120 | 24.4% | Affordable |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $38,210 | 25% | Affordable |
| Customer Service Representatives | $35,580 | 26.8% | Affordable |
| Retail Salespersons | $27,810 | 34.3% | Stretched |
| Janitors & Cleaners | $27,610 | 34.6% | Stretched |
| Fast Food & Counter Workers | $22,280 | 42.8% | Stretched |
| Teaching Assistants | $21,790 | 43.8% | Stretched |
Rent Trends (2020–2026)
7-year Fair Market Rent history for Scott County. Shows how HUD rental rates have changed over time.
Over the 6-year span HUD has tracked for Scott (FY 2020-2026), the 1-bedroom Fair Market Rent has risen 52.9% overall, from $520 to $795. The path there hasn't been smooth: year-over-year moves have swung by as much as 22.4% (FY 2023), a volatility pattern that makes single-year comparisons a poor guide to the underlying trend.
| Year | Studio | 1 BR | 2 BR |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 ↑1.4% | $790 | $795 | $952 |
| FY 2025 ↑2.9% | $780 | $784 | $936 |
| FY 2024 ↑16.2% | $758 | $762 | $903 |
| FY 2023 ↑22.4% | $643 | $656 | $766 |
| FY 2022 ↑0.0% | $532 | $536 | $705 |
| FY 2021 ↑3.1% | $535 | $536 | $684 |
| FY 2020 | $492 | $520 | $657 |
Part of the Jackson, MS Metro Area
Scott County is a outlying county of the Jackson, MS metropolitan statistical area, alongside 7 other metro-area counties.
Scott County ranks #5 of 8 counties in this metro area by 1-bedroom FMR. Every county sharing this metro, highest to lowest: Hinds County ($1,097), Rankin County ($1,097), Madison County ($1,097), Copiah County ($1,097), Scott County (this county) ($795), Holmes County ($768), Simpson County ($762), Yazoo County ($750).
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What this means for renters
Treat Scott's FY2026 Fair Market Rent as HUD's affordability benchmark, not a market quote.
- Budget to roughly 30% of income: the FY2026 1-bedroom FMR of $795 implies about $31,800/yr to rent without being cost-burdened. Run your numbers
- Compare this county against nearby metros and states before signing a lease. Compare areas
- See where it sits on the national rent map. View rankings
Fair Market Rent is HUD's 40th-percentile policy benchmark used to set Housing Choice Voucher payment standards. Actual asking rents in Scott can run higher or lower, and HUD updates FMRs once a year. This page is informational and not financial or relocation advice.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau and HUD Fair Market Rents. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
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