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Laurel, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,129
Population
928/sq mi density
$37,781
Median Income
$27,893 per capita
$110,200
Home Value
$143,159 Zillow
$839
Median Rent
39.1% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
677
Violent Crime/100K
4,331 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,781 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,200 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
677 violent crimes/100K (78% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$110,200
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,710
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$110,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$143,159
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.1%
Owner-Occupied
38.9%
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
Census median rent:
$839/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
39.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $110,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $143,159 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 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 | 61.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,710 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 39.1% |