Ecru, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Pontotoc County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,566
Population
235/sq mi density
$68,500
Median Income
$29,532 per capita
$200,900
Home Value
$218,667 Zillow
$808
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$68,500 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,900 home value, $808/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$200,900
29% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$808/mo
31% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
486
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$200,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,667
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.3%
Owner-Occupied
22.7%
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:
$808/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
77.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $200,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,667 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $808 |
| 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 | 77.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 486 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 26.6% |