Housing by town in DeSoto County, Mississippi
DeSoto County, Mississippi has 7 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,451 (±$33) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.1% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,057 in 2015–2019 (+37.3%; Up after inflation).
Lynchburg has the highest median gross rent ($1,915) and Walls the lowest ($1,200).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,451 (±$33)
- Households that rent
- 22.1%
- Median household income
- $85,297
- Places
- 7
Cities, towns and townships in DeSoto County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown | — | 4.6% | $139,224 | $344,500 | $1,771 |
| Hernando | $1,302 | 18.8% | $76,950 | $315,900 | $1,920 |
| Horn Lake | $1,435 | 41.9% | $53,311 | $171,400 | $1,242 |
| Lynchburg | $1,915 | 9.3% | $88,750 | $222,300 | $1,014 |
| Olive Branch | $1,829 | 17.7% | $100,606 | $290,000 | $1,864 |
| Southaven | $1,445 | 27.5% | $78,483 | $236,300 | $1,515 |
| Walls | $1,200 | 52.0% | $58,920 | $193,300 | $1,253 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,500 | $32,450 | $51,950 |
| 2 people | $22,250 | $37,100 | $59,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,750 | $66,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,350 | $74,150 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,100 | $80,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,800 | $86,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,500 | $91,950 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,200 | $97,900 |
How the places in DeSoto County rank across Mississippi
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Crime reported to police in DeSoto County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 288 | 149 | 3,579 | 1,847 | 193,738 | 5 of 6 |
| 2024 | 351 | 180 | 2,450 | 1,257 | 194,876 | 5 of 6 |
| 2025 | 329 | 166 | 2,067 | 1,044 | 197,908 | 5 of 6 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for DeSoto County recorded 329 violent and 2,067 property crimes, 166 and 1,044 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in DeSoto County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southaven Police Department | 58,174 | 156 | 963 |
| Olive Branch Police Department | 47,568 | 83 | 493 |
| DeSoto County Sheriff's Office | 46,760 | 48 | 163 |
| Horn Lake Police Department | 26,533 | 22 | 387 |
| Hernando Police Department | 18,873 | 20 | 61 |
| Walls Police Department | 1,428 | — | — |
ZIP codes in DeSoto County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38654 | 57,898 | $1,829 | $309,400 | $103,092 | 14.9% |
| 38671 | 37,319 | $1,400 | $189,000 | $61,843 | 35.5% |
| 38632 | 31,374 | $1,312 | $322,000 | $93,583 | 11.8% |
| 38637 | 26,647 | $1,435 | $171,400 | $53,311 | 41.9% |
| 38672 | 16,436 | $2,218 | $320,500 | $116,184 | 11.6% |
| 38651 | 8,731 | $796 | $328,000 | $98,760 | 7.6% |
| 38680 | 6,839 | $1,295 | $220,400 | $59,503 | 31.4% |
| 38641 | 2,450 | — | $237,400 | $96,208 | 5.1% |
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Questions about DeSoto County
What is the crime rate in DeSoto County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for DeSoto County recorded 166 violent and 1,044 property crimes per 100,000 residents (329 violent and 2,067 property crimes in all).
Which place in DeSoto County has the highest rent?
Lynchburg has the highest median gross rent, $1,915 (±$466) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in DeSoto County has the lowest rent?
Walls has the lowest median gross rent, $1,200 (±$99) a month.
What is the median rent in DeSoto County, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in DeSoto County is $1,451 (±$33) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSoto County, Mississippi
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeSoto County, Mississippi
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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