Richton, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Perry County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,180
Population
515/sq mi density
$35,568
Median Income
$21,494 per capita
$137,600
Home Value
$169,098 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$35,568 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,600
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
502
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$169,098
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.1%
Owner-Occupied
28.9%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
19% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
71.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $169,098 |
Rent
| 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 | 71.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 502 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 36.9% |