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Mount Olive, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Covington County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
1,268 Population 409/sq mi density
$57,100 Home Value $134,080 Zillow
$646 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
66°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
45 Violent Crime/100K 1,504 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$57,100
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$646/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
635
Median year built: 1997

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$57,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,080
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

71.3%
Owner-Occupied
28.7%
Renter-Occupied
71%
29%
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: $646/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
34.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1997
Average age of housing stock: 29 years
Homeownership Rate
71.3%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$57,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$134,080

Rent

Census Median Rent$646
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-Occupied71.3%
Renter-Occupied28.7%
Homeownership Rate71.3%
Total Housing Units635
Median Year Built1997
Rent Burden34.5%