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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Corinth

Corinth, MS has 8 affordable and income-based rental properties with 549 total units spread across the city. Inspected properties score well, with all 5 rated properties earning good or excellent marks. With a median market rent of $601 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for qualifying renters.

8
Properties
549
Total units
87/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$601/mo

Affordability in Corinth, MS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Corinth is $601 and the median household income is $44,226, with 50% of residents renting their homes. These figures help illustrate the local housing market that income-restricted and HUD-assisted properties in the area are designed to serve.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
354 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Corinth Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 354 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Corinth have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 20 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Corinth

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Corinth has a Walk Score of 20 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 35. No Transit Score is available, reflecting the limited public transit options typical of smaller Mississippi cities. Residents should plan on needing a car for most daily trips.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
10 schools · 2 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 10 schools across 2 districts serve Corinth, including 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. Ratings and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$44,226 median income

Cost of Renting in Corinth, MS

The median household income in Corinth is $44,226 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent in the city is $601 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Corinth can help renters whose income falls within HUD-set limits. The 5 HUD-assisted properties in the city account for 399 total units across the rental market.

  • Median household income: $44,226/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median gross rent: $601/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Share of households that rent: 50% (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • HUD-assisted units available: 399 across 5 properties
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 5 assisted properties in Corinth have been mapped for flood zone data. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring baseline for renters concerned about flood exposure.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 87/100(5 of 8 scored)
90+ (2)70–89 (3)No score (3)

8 properties on the map

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About Renting in Corinth, MS

Corinth is a small city in northeast Mississippi where half of all households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. With a median market rent of $601 per month and a median household income of $44,226, the city's 5 HUD-assisted properties -- totaling 399 units -- play a meaningful role in keeping housing within reach for local renters.

All 5 properties in Corinth carry inspection scores, and none fall into the fair or poor range, which is an encouraging sign for renters weighing their options.

Corinth is a car-dependent city, with a Walk Score of 20 and a Bike Score of 35, according to Walk Score. Residents should plan on having access to a vehicle for most daily trips.

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024), the Corinth Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 354 per 100,000 people. Renters are encouraged to research specific neighborhoods and visit properties in person as part of their search.

According to NCES Common Core of Data, Corinth is served by 2 school districts with 10 public schools, including 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.

All 5 properties in Corinth have been reviewed for flood risk. None are located in a high-risk flood zone, according to flood mapping data.

Eligibility & how to apply

Mississippi income limits (2026)Mississippi public housing authoritiesSection 8 waitlists in Mississippi

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