Cary, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Sharkey County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
370
Population
521/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$24,109 per capita
66°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 7.6% unemployment
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
5% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
113
Median year built: 1985
Ownership vs. Renting
62.1%
Owner-Occupied
37.9%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
17.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
44% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
62.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $124,621 |
Rent
| 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 | 62.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 113 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 17.3% |