Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Clarksdale

Affordability in Clarksdale, MS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median household income in Clarksdale is $36,382 and the median gross rent is $774 per month. With 54% of residents renting, affordable and income-based housing options play an important role in the local market.

Safety

Clarksdale does not have a violent crime rate available in our current data from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. For the most up-to-date local safety information, the Clarksdale Police Department and the FBI Crime Data Explorer are good starting points.

Among the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Clarksdale, none are located in a FEMA-mapped high-risk flood zone, according to HUD inspection data.

Getting Around Clarksdale

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Clarksdale scores 52 out of 100 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Bike Score of 42 out of 100. No Transit Score is available for this area. These scores reflect walkability and bikeability near the assisted properties specifically, not the city as a whole.

Clarksdale is a smaller city without a fixed-route public transit system, so most errands and commutes will likely require a car or ride-share service.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 11 schools across 3 districts serve Clarksdale, including 4 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Living and Housing Affordability

The median household income in Clarksdale is $36,382 per year, and the median gross rent is $774 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing can make a meaningful difference for renters in this market.

Clarksdale has 10 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties offering a combined 751 units, giving renters a range of options with rents tied to income limits rather than market rates.

• Median household income: $36,382/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $774/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 54% (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 751 across 10 properties

Environment

All 10 HUD-assisted properties in Clarksdale have been mapped for flood risk, and none are located in a high-risk flood zone.