Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Greenwood

Affordability in Greenwood, MS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median household income in Greenwood is $35,473 per year, and the median gross rent is $678 per month. With nearly half of residents -- 47% -- renting their homes, access to income-based and subsidized housing plays an important role in the local market.

Safety

Violent crime data reported to the FBI by the Greenwood Police Department is not available in our current data set. For the most up-to-date local safety information, the Greenwood Police Department and the FBI Crime Data Explorer are good starting points.

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Greenwood, 2 carry a high flood-risk designation based on FEMA flood map data. If flood risk is a concern, ask a property contact which flood zone the building sits in before signing a lease.

Getting Around Greenwood

The assisted properties in Greenwood have a Walk Score of 20 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 39, according to Walk Score. Note that these scores reflect the area around the assisted properties specifically.

Most daily errands will require a car. Residents who rely on biking or walking should confirm proximity to specific destinations when evaluating a property.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 13 public schools across 2 districts serve Greenwood, including 6 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 signing a lease.

Cost of Living in Greenwood, MS

The median household income in Greenwood is $35,473 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent citywide is $678 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data, making income-based and HUD-assisted housing an important resource for many local renters.

About 47% of Greenwood residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, reflecting a substantial renter population in the city.

• Median household income: $35,473/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median gross rent: $678/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 47% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties in Greenwood, all 10 have been mapped for flood risk. Two of those properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is worth factoring in when comparing options -- particularly given Greenwood's location in the Mississippi Delta region.