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De Kalb, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Kemper County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
921
Population
277/sq mi density
$29,978
Median Income
$23,230 per capita
$72,900
Home Value
$148,290 Zillow
$733
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
587
Violent Crime/100K
4,898 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$29,978 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$72,900 home value, $733/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$72,900
74% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
17% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
400
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$72,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$148,290
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
76.6%
Owner-Occupied
23.4%
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:
$733/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $72,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,290 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $733 |
| 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 | 76.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 23.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 76.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 400 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 32.7% |