Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Pearl

Affordability in Pearl, MS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Pearl is $1,175 per month, the median household income is $61,695 annually, and renters make up 38% of occupied housing units. These figures provide context for understanding how HUD-assisted and income-based housing in Pearl compares to local market conditions.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Pearl Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Pearl tracked by Lease Lantern, none are located in a FEMA-designated high-risk flood zone.

Getting Around Pearl

According to Walk Score, the area around Pearl's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 18 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 23. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 5 public schools across 1 district serve Pearl, including 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address before choosing a home.

Cost of Renting in Pearl, MS

The median household income in Pearl is $61,695 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $1,175 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Pearl can offer significantly lower monthly costs for eligible renters. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties are typically set as a percentage of a household's income or capped based on area median income limits, rather than the open market rate.

• Median household income: $61,695/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,175/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 38% of all households (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted properties in Pearl: 5 properties with 259 total units

Environment and Flood Risk

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Pearl have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of the 5 properties fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a low overall flood exposure for the affordable housing stock here.