Blue Mountain, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Union County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,452
Population
885/sq mi density
$57,527
Median Income
$23,591 per capita
$78,600
Home Value
$156,517 Zillow
$627
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,527 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,600 home value, $627/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$78,600
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$627/mo
46% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.3%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
354
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$78,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$156,517
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
59.3%
Owner-Occupied
40.7%
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:
$627/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
59.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $78,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $156,517 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $627 |
| 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 | 59.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 354 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 25.3% |