Chunky, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
215
Population
259/sq mi density
$56,667
Median Income
$31,308 per capita
$79,000
Home Value
$154,450 Zillow
$1,042
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, $1,042/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$79,000
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,042/mo
10% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
28% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
136
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$79,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$154,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
83.8%
Owner-Occupied
16.3%
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:
$1,042/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
83.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $79,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $154,450 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,042 |
| 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 | 83.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 83.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 136 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |