Shannon, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,719 Population 424/sq mi density
$42,208 Median Income $21,369 per capita
$120,200 Home Value $171,209 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$42,208 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,200 home value, $723/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$120,200
57% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$723/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
67.2%
3% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
860
Median year built: 1985

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$120,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$171,209
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

67.2%
Owner-Occupied
32.8%
Renter-Occupied
67%
33%
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: $723/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
25.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
67.2%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$120,200
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$171,209

Rent

Census Median Rent$723
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-Occupied67.2%
Renter-Occupied32.8%
Homeownership Rate67.2%
Total Housing Units860
Median Year Built1985
Rent Burden25.9%