Housing by town in Newton County, Mississippi
Newton County, Mississippi has 6 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $638 (±$146) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $658 in 2015–2019 (−3.0%; No measurable change after inflation).
Chunky has the highest median gross rent ($1,150) and Newton the lowest ($423).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $638 (±$146)
- Households that rent
- 20.9%
- Median household income
- $50,540
- Places
- 6
Cities, towns and townships in Newton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chunky | $1,150 | 18.8% | $57,500 | $88,300 | $670 |
| Conehatta | — | 14.9% | — | $119,200 | $705 |
| Decatur | $835 | 41.9% | $50,128 | $128,900 | $957 |
| Hickory | $918 | 40.7% | $59,000 | $107,800 | $947 |
| Newton | $423 | 39.8% | $32,157 | $88,800 | $922 |
| Union | $715 | 41.3% | $44,643 | $138,400 | $800 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $25,200 | $40,350 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $28,800 | $46,100 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $32,400 | $51,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $36,000 | $57,600 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $38,900 | $62,250 |
| 6 people | $41,800 | $41,800 | $66,850 |
| 7 people | $44,650 | $44,650 | $71,450 |
| 8 people | $47,550 | $47,550 | $76,050 |
How the places in Newton County rank across Mississippi
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Police departments in Newton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newton County Sheriff's Office | 14,750 | 11 | 24 |
| Newton Police Department | 3,053 | — | — |
| Decatur Police Department | 1,872 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Newton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39345 | 5,870 | $524 | $89,200 | $40,105 | 30.0% |
| 39327 | 4,509 | $879 | $156,500 | $57,667 | 19.1% |
| 39057 | 2,718 | $474 | $159,200 | $62,349 | 10.6% |
| 39332 | 1,835 | $989 | $104,900 | $65,286 | 26.8% |
| 39337 | 1,472 | — | $112,700 | $61,750 | 13.3% |
| 39336 | 1,345 | $734 | $57,000 | $38,750 | 9.5% |
| 39323 | 1,017 | $1,391 | $98,800 | $56,944 | 20.0% |
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Questions about Newton County
Which place in Newton County has the highest rent?
Chunky has the highest median gross rent, $1,150 (±$164) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Newton County has the lowest rent?
Newton has the lowest median gross rent, $423 (±$303) a month.
What is the median rent in Newton County, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in Newton County is $638 (±$146) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton County, Mississippi
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Newton County, Mississippi
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Newton County, MS
- 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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