Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Vicksburg

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Vicksburg is $820 per month and the median household income is $45,781 per year. About 45% of households in the city rent their homes, reflecting a substantial renter population that affordable housing programs help serve.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Vicksburg Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 642 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 Vicksburg

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Vicksburg rates 25 out of 100 (Car-Dependent), with a Bike Score of 21 out of 100. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and trips will require a personal vehicle.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 1 district serves Vicksburg with 15 public schools -- including 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 1 other campus. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for any specific address they are considering.

Cost of Renting in Vicksburg

The median household income in Vicksburg is $45,781 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The citywide median rent is $820 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year data.

Affordable and income-based housing in Vicksburg can help renters whose costs would otherwise strain a modest household budget. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are tied to income limits rather than market rates, which can mean meaningful savings compared to that $820 median.

• Median household income: $45,781/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $820/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 45% of Vicksburg residents rent (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Assisted units available: 503 across 10 properties in the city

Environment & Flood Risk

Of the 10 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood exposure in Vicksburg, 1 sits in a high-risk flood zone. Vicksburg's location along the Mississippi River means flood awareness is worth keeping in mind, though the large majority of tracked properties fall outside high-risk areas.