Housing data for Horn Lake, MS
Horn Lake, MS has an estimated 26,647 residents and 10,987 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in DeSoto County.
41.9% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,435 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−1.6%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 26,647 (±43)
- Housing units
- 10,987 (±526)
- Households that rent
- 41.9%
- Median gross rent
- $1,435
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −1.6%
What stands out in Horn Lake
Households that rent: 41.9% (±4.9 points) in Horn Lake, higher than in DeSoto County (22.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 14.4% (±3.9 points) in Horn Lake, higher than in DeSoto County (8.5%).
Median home value: $171,400 (±$8,259) in Horn Lake, lower than in DeSoto County ($269,600).
Median household income: $53,311 (±$4,177) in Horn Lake, lower than in DeSoto County ($85,297).
- Renters and owners in Horn Lake
- Types of homes in Horn Lake
- Home values in Horn Lake
- Income and affordability in Horn Lake
Housing in Horn Lake at a glance
- Median rent: $1,435 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,505 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 57.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 41.9% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $53,311 median household income
- Home values: $171,400 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,199 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,242 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 14.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 76.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 23.2% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 11.1% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 52.0% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 25.7 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −1.6% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 22.9% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.2% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,470 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 38637)
Horn Lake against DeSoto County, its state and the nation
| Horn Lake | DeSoto County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 26,647 (±43) | 191,301 (exact) | 2,946,779 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 10,987 (±526) | 75,437 (±100) | 1,341,114 (±478) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 41.9% (±4.9 points) | 22.1% (±1.5 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,435 (±$35) | $1,451 (±$33) | $954 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $53,311 (±$4,177) | $85,297 (±$2,588) | $56,447 (±$539) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $171,400 (±$8,259) | $269,600 (±$5,560) | $169,800 (±$1,198) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,242 (±$127) | $1,613 (±$40) | $1,215 (±$12) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 23.2% (±4.2 points) | 18.0% (±1.4 points) | 41.4% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.7 minutes (±1.4) | 26.2 minutes (±0.8) | 25.6 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 88.5% (±3.4 points) | 92.1% (±0.9 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 33.5 years (±2.7) | 37.3 years (±0.4) | 38.6 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Horn Lake covers 16.0 square miles of land, about 1,663 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Horn Lake has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 27,080 (±60) | 26,647 (±43) | −1.6% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 10,544 (±412) | 10,987 (±526) | +4.2% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,033 (±$35) | $1,435 (±$35) | +38.9% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $106,400 (±$5,018) | $171,400 (±$8,259) | +61.1% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $48,622 (±$2,553) | $53,311 (±$4,177) | +9.6% | Down after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,009 (±$43) | $1,199 (±$58) | +18.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,023 (±$93) | $1,242 (±$127) | +21.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.0% (±3.3 points) | 41.9% (±4.9 points) | −1.1 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8% (±3.0 points) | 11.1% (±4.7 points) | +4.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Horn Lake
In 2025, the Horn Lake Police Department reported 83 violent and 1,459 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across DeSoto County, the departments that report recorded 166 violent and 1,044 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in Horn Lake
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38637 | 100% | 26,647 | $1,435 | $171,400 | $53,311 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Horn Lake
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynchburg | 3.3 mi | $1,915 | $222,300 | 9.3% |
| Southaven | 4.1 mi | $1,445 | $236,300 | 27.5% |
| Walls | 7.0 mi | $1,200 | $193,300 | 52.0% |
| Hernando | 7.8 mi | $1,302 | $315,900 | 18.8% |
| Bridgetown | 9.2 mi | — | $344,500 | 4.6% |
| Memphis | 12 mi | $1,181 | $169,000 | 55.1% |
| Olive Branch | 12 mi | $1,829 | $290,000 | 17.7% |
| Horseshoe Lake | 15 mi | $706 | $101,600 | 11.0% |
Places in Mississippi most like Horn Lake
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | $1,057 | $193,800 | $46,500 | 48.0% |
| Gulf Hills | $1,401 | $203,700 | $72,839 | 28.9% |
| Pearl | $1,175 | $182,500 | $61,695 | 38.4% |
| Gulfport | $1,086 | $174,600 | $49,919 | 44.9% |
| Long Beach | $1,215 | $215,200 | $70,332 | 34.3% |
| D'Iberville | $1,249 | $210,100 | $66,016 | 41.0% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Mississippi.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Horn Lake, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,095 | $1,191 | $1,301 | $1,717 | $1,981 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Horn Lake, 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 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $92,700.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Horn Lake
What is the average rent in Horn Lake, MS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Horn Lake is $1,435 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Horn Lake?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Horn Lake, MS is $1,323 (±$69) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Horn Lake rent-burdened?
57.1% of renting households in Horn Lake pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Horn Lake?
Horn Lake has an estimated 4,218 (±578) renting households, 41.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Horn Lake?
The median household income in Horn Lake is $53,311 (±$4,177) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Horn Lake, MS?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $171,400 (±$8,259) for owner-occupied homes in Horn Lake (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Horn Lake growing?
In Horn Lake, the number of residents went from 27,080 in 2015–2019 to 26,647 in 2020–2024 (−1.6%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in Horn Lake?
The ZIP code that covers Horn Lake is 38637.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 38637?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 38637 is $1,435 (±$35) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horn Lake city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horn Lake city, Mississippi
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horn Lake city, Mississippi
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horn Lake city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Horn Lake city, Mississippi
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Horn Lake city, Mississippi
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Horn Lake city, Mississippi
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Memphis, TN-MS-AR HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Horn Lake Police Department (ORI MS0170400)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Horn Lake city, Mississippi (place:33700, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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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.
Figures last updated on .