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Benoit, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Desha County County
1.4
/5.0
F
Poor
572
Population
590/sq mi density
$93,800
Home Value
$165,149 Zillow
$495
Median Rent
45.6% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
295
Violent Crime/100K
7,148 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$93,800
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$495/mo
57% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
205
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$93,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$165,149
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.3%
Owner-Occupied
29.7%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$495/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
45.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
47% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $93,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $165,149 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $495 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 205 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 45.6% |