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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Ripley

Ripley has 8 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 289 total units. With a median market rent of $735 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), income-based housing here can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the 4 properties with inspection scores on record, 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good.

8
Properties
289
Total units
89/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$735/mo

Affordability in Ripley, MS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Ripley is $735 per month and the median household income is $55,444 per year. Renters make up 38% of Ripley households, and the 4 HUD-assisted properties in the city offer 196 income-restricted units for those who qualify.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety

Safety

Violent crime figures reported to the FBI by Ripley's local police agency are not available in our current data. Renters are encouraged to review the FBI Crime Data Explorer directly for the most recent local statistics. Note that crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and methodology.

All 4 HUD-assisted properties in Ripley have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 26 · Car-Dependent

Getting Around Ripley

The assisted properties in Ripley have a Walk Score of 26 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 33, according to Walk Score. Note that these scores reflect the area around the assisted properties specifically.

Most errands and trips in this area will require a car. Residents should plan for personal vehicle access or arrange alternative transportation when evaluating these properties.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 1 districts

Schools

5 schools across 1 district serve Ripley, including 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$55,444 median income

Cost of Living in Ripley, MS

The median household income in Ripley is $55,444 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median gross rent is $735 per month, also from Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Ripley can help renters whose housing costs would otherwise strain a tight budget. Ripley has 4 HUD-assisted properties with a combined 196 units available to income-qualified households.

Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

All 4 affordable housing properties in Ripley have been mapped for flood risk, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone according to HUD-assisted property data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 89/100(4 of 8 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (1)No score (4)

8 properties on the map

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A Closer Look at Ripley

Ripley is a small Mississippi city with a modest rental market -- 38 percent of households rent, according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and the median gross rent sits at $735 per month. Most daily trips require a car, as Walk Score rates the city at 26 out of 100.

Lease Lantern tracks 4 affordable properties totaling 196 units here, and all 4 have been inspected and scored -- with 3 rated excellent and 1 rated good. None of the mapped properties fall in a high-risk flood zone.

Eligibility & how to apply

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

Helpful guides

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