Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Tupelo

Affordability in Tupelo, MS

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median monthly rent in Tupelo is $976, set against a median household income of $66,257 per year. About 37% of Tupelo residents are renters, meaning a significant share of households may benefit from the affordable and income-based housing options available in the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Tupelo Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 396 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Tupelo

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Tupelo has a Walk Score of 5 out of 100 ("Car-Dependent") and a Bike Score of 21 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and commutes will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 15 public schools across 2 districts serve Tupelo, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high schools. Ratings and performance vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Tupelo

The median household income in Tupelo is $66,257 per year, according to the Census ACS 5-Year estimate. The citywide median rent is $976 per month, according to the same source.

Income-based and HUD-assisted housing in Tupelo is designed to keep your rent affordable relative to what you earn. Rents at these properties are typically capped at a percentage of your household income or set based on local income limits, rather than the open-market rate.

• Median household income: $66,257/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $976/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Share of households that rent: 37% (Census ACS 5-Year)

Environment and Flood Risk

All 8 HUD-assisted properties in Tupelo have been mapped for flood zone exposure. None of them fall in a high-risk flood zone, which is a reassuring finding for renters concerned about flood exposure.