Harrison County, MS at a glance
Median household income
$59,479$4,957 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Harrison County, MS?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Harrison County, MS? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Gulfport-Biloxi, MS HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $786 | $9,432 | $31,440 | 15.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $923 | $11,076 | $36,920 | 18.6% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,140 | $13,680 | $45,600 | 23% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,471 | $17,652 | $58,840 | 29.7% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,612 | $19,344 | $64,480 | 32.5% |
Rent in Harrison County, MS, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Harrison County, MS
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $59,479 a year ($4,957 a month before tax).
What $59,479 leaves after Mississippi taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Mississippi tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Harrison County, MS: common questions
What is the median household income in Harrison County, MS?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Harrison County, MS is $59,479 per year (approximately $4,957 per month).
What is the average rent in Harrison County, MS?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $786 for a studio, $923 for one bedroom, $1,140 for two, $1,471 for three and $1,612 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Harrison County, MS expensive to live in?
Prices there run 10% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 90.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Harrison County, MS?
To keep a $1,140 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $45,600 a year, or $3,800 a month. That is 77% of what the typical household in Harrison County, MS earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Harrison County, MS?
On the local median income of $59,479 ($4,957 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,478 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,487 for everything else and $991 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,140 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Harrison County, MS?
Homes in Mississippi paid 14.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $134. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.