CALCMONEY // MORTGAGE // MS
Calculate your monthly mortgage payment using Mississippi-specific property tax rates, current average interest rates, and local median home prices.
Open Full Calculator$175,000
6.95%
0.81%
0%–5%
How today's 6.95% rate compares to recent years
| Period | 30-Yr Rate | vs. Today |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (current) | 6.95% | — |
| 2024 avg | 7.37% | -0.42% |
| 2023 avg | 7.80% | -0.85% |
| 2022 peak | 7.63% | -0.68% |
| 2021 avg | 3.55% | +3.40% |
| 2020 avg | 3.35% | +3.60% |
Rate estimates based on Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey national averages adjusted for Mississippi market conditions. Actual rates vary by lender and borrower profile.
| Principal & Interest | $927 |
| Property Tax | $118 |
| Homeowners Insurance (est.) | $58 |
| Total Monthly Payment (PITI) | $1,103 |
$35,000
$193,622
$47,279/yr
The median home price in Mississippi is $175,000, below the national median of $420,000. With a median household income of $46,500, the price-to-income ratio is 3.8x.
Property taxes in Mississippi average 0.81% of assessed value. On the median home, that is $1,418 per year, or $118 per month added to your mortgage payment.
Mississippi has a state income tax of 0%–5%. Factor this into your take-home pay when calculating how much mortgage you can afford.
The cost of living index in Mississippi is 84 (national average = 100). Beyond housing, your everyday expenses will also be below the national average.
Once you have your payment estimate, comparing lenders is the most important step. A 0.25% rate difference on a $140,000 loan saves $6,300 in interest over 30 years.
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