Mississippi Mortgage Calculator
Mississippi has the 15th-lowest effective property tax rate of the 50 states at 0.58% — $653 less a year than the 0.91% state average on a $198,000 home. Homeowners insurance averages $2,529 a year, the 24th-highest premium nationally and $191 less than the typical state.
All 82 Mississippi counties use the $832,750 baseline conforming limit for 2026, so any one-unit loan above it is a jumbo loan. FHA limits run from $541,287 to $832,750 by county.
On a $198,000 home, property tax and insurance add $306 a month in Mississippi, compared with $332 in Tennessee, $364 in Alabama, $403 in Arkansas, $590 in Louisiana.
Loan Parameters
Total Monthly Payment
$1,603
Principal & Interest + Taxes + Insurance
APR 7.488%
Total Interest
$249,899
Total Cost
$549,113
Advanced Parameters
Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
Your down payment is below 20%. PMI is estimated at 0.72% annually and is removed here when your LTV reaches 80%.
Loan Summary
Payoff Date
Sep 2056
Interest / Principal
1.40x
Mortgage Insurance Ends
Feb 2035
50% Equity
Jul 2048
Amortization Schedule
| Period | Payment | Principal | Interest | PMI | Balance | Equity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | $14,270 | $1,800 | $12,470 | $1,283 | $176,400 | $21,600 |
| Year 2 | $14,270 | $1,930 | $12,340 | $1,283 | $174,470 | $23,530 |
| Year 3 | $14,270 | $2,071 | $12,199 | $1,283 | $172,399 | $25,601 |
| Year 4 | $14,270 | $2,221 | $12,049 | $1,283 | $170,178 | $27,822 |
| Year 5 | $14,270 | $2,382 | $11,888 | $1,283 | $167,796 | $30,204 |
| Year 6 | $14,270 | $2,555 | $11,715 | $1,283 | $165,241 | $32,759 |
| Year 7 | $14,270 | $2,741 | $11,529 | $1,283 | $162,500 | $35,500 |
| Year 8 | $14,270 | $2,940 | $11,330 | $1,283 | $159,561 | $38,439 |
| Year 9 | $14,270 | $3,153 | $11,117 | $428 | $156,408 | $41,592 |
| Year 10 | $14,270 | $3,382 | $10,888 | — | $153,026 | $44,974 |
| Year 11 | $14,270 | $3,628 | $10,642 | — | $149,398 | $48,602 |
| Year 12 | $14,270 | $3,891 | $10,379 | — | $145,507 | $52,493 |
| Year 13 | $14,270 | $4,174 | $10,096 | — | $141,333 | $56,667 |
| Year 14 | $14,270 | $4,477 | $9,793 | — | $136,857 | $61,143 |
| Year 15 | $14,270 | $4,802 | $9,468 | — | $132,055 | $65,945 |
| Year 16 | $14,270 | $5,150 | $9,120 | — | $126,905 | $71,095 |
| Year 17 | $14,270 | $5,524 | $8,746 | — | $121,381 | $76,619 |
| Year 18 | $14,270 | $5,925 | $8,345 | — | $115,455 | $82,545 |
| Year 19 | $14,270 | $6,356 | $7,914 | — | $109,100 | $88,900 |
| Year 20 | $14,270 | $6,817 | $7,453 | — | $102,283 | $95,717 |
| Year 21 | $14,270 | $7,312 | $6,958 | — | $94,971 | $103,029 |
| Year 22 | $14,270 | $7,843 | $6,427 | — | $87,128 | $110,872 |
| Year 23 | $14,270 | $8,412 | $5,857 | — | $78,715 | $119,285 |
| Year 24 | $14,270 | $9,023 | $5,247 | — | $69,692 | $128,308 |
| Year 25 | $14,270 | $9,678 | $4,591 | — | $60,013 | $137,987 |
| Year 26 | $14,270 | $10,381 | $3,889 | — | $49,632 | $148,368 |
| Year 27 | $14,270 | $11,135 | $3,135 | — | $38,497 | $159,503 |
| Year 28 | $14,270 | $11,944 | $2,326 | — | $26,553 | $171,447 |
| Year 29 | $14,270 | $12,811 | $1,459 | — | $13,743 | $184,257 |
| Year 30 | $14,272 | $13,743 | $529 | — | $0 | $198,000 |
Mississippi mortgage data
- Typical home value
- $197,606
- Zillow ZHVI, August 31, 2026 (U.S. $368,697)
- Effective property tax rate
- 0.58%
- $1,148/yr on a $198,000 home
- Average homeowners insurance
- $2,529/yr
- $211/mo
- 2026 conforming loan limit
- $832,750
- 82 counties
- High-cost counties
- 0
- None — baseline limit statewide
- 2026 FHA loan limit (1-unit)
- $541,287 – $832,750
- Varies by county — confirm on HUD
- Current 30-yr / 15-yr fixed average
- 7.03% / 6.42%
- Freddie Mac PMMS, September 24, 2026
Mississippi calculators by loan type
How much house can you afford in Mississippi?
Highest price where principal, interest, Mississippi property tax, insurance and PMI stay within 28% of gross income —10% down, 30-year fixed at 7.03%. Other debts lower these numbers.
| Household income | Housing budget / mo | Max home price | Down payment | vs typical home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $50,000 | $1,167 | $135,000 | $13,500 | 68% |
| $75,000 | $1,750 | $218,000 | $21,800 | 110% |
| $100,000 | $2,333 | $301,000 | $30,100 | 152% |
| $125,000 | $2,917 | $384,000 | $38,400 | 194% |
| $150,000 | $3,500 | $467,000 | $46,700 | 236% |
| $200,000 | $4,667 | $633,000 | $63,300 | 320% |
| $250,000 | $5,833 | $799,000 | $79,900 | 404% |
Mississippi mortgage payment by loan amount
30-year fixed at 7.03%, 20% down, with Mississippi property tax and insurance on the matching home price.
| Loan amount | P&I | Total / month | Income needed | Loan type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $150,000 mortgage | $1,001 | $1,302 | $56,000 | Conforming |
| $175,000 mortgage | $1,168 | $1,484 | $64,000 | Conforming |
| $200,000 mortgage | $1,335 | $1,666 | $72,000 | Conforming |
| $225,000 mortgage | $1,501 | $1,848 | $80,000 | Conforming |
| $250,000 mortgage | $1,668 | $2,030 | $88,000 | Conforming |
| $275,000 mortgage | $1,835 | $2,212 | $95,000 | Conforming |
| $300,000 mortgage | $2,002 | $2,394 | $103,000 | Conforming |
| $325,000 mortgage | $2,169 | $2,576 | $111,000 | Conforming |
| $350,000 mortgage | $2,336 | $2,758 | $119,000 | Conforming |
| $375,000 mortgage | $2,502 | $2,940 | $126,000 | Conforming |
| $400,000 mortgage | $2,669 | $3,122 | $134,000 | Conforming |
| $425,000 mortgage | $2,836 | $3,304 | $142,000 | Conforming |
| $450,000 mortgage | $3,003 | $3,486 | $150,000 | Conforming |
| $475,000 mortgage | $3,170 | $3,667 | $158,000 | Conforming |
| $500,000 mortgage | $3,337 | $3,849 | $165,000 | Conforming |
| $525,000 mortgage | $3,503 | $4,031 | $173,000 | Conforming |
| $550,000 mortgage | $3,670 | $4,213 | $181,000 | Conforming |
| $575,000 mortgage | $3,837 | $4,395 | $189,000 | Conforming |
| $600,000 mortgage | $4,004 | $4,577 | $197,000 | Conforming |
| $625,000 mortgage | $4,171 | $4,759 | $204,000 | Conforming |
| $650,000 mortgage | $4,338 | $4,941 | $212,000 | Conforming |
| $675,000 mortgage | $4,504 | $5,123 | $220,000 | Conforming |
| $700,000 mortgage | $4,671 | $5,305 | $228,000 | Conforming |
| $725,000 mortgage | $4,838 | $5,487 | $236,000 | Conforming |
| $750,000 mortgage | $5,005 | $5,669 | $243,000 | Conforming |
| $775,000 mortgage | $5,172 | $5,851 | $251,000 | Conforming |
| $800,000 mortgage | $5,339 | $6,033 | $259,000 | Conforming |
| $825,000 mortgage | $5,505 | $6,215 | $267,000 | Conforming |
| $850,000 mortgage | $5,672 | $6,397 | $275,000 | Jumbo |
| $875,000 mortgage | $5,839 | $6,578 | $282,000 | Jumbo |
| $900,000 mortgage | $6,006 | $6,760 | $290,000 | Jumbo |
| $925,000 mortgage | $6,173 | $6,942 | $298,000 | Jumbo |
| $950,000 mortgage | $6,340 | $7,124 | $306,000 | Jumbo |
| $975,000 mortgage | $6,506 | $7,306 | $314,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,000,000 mortgage | $6,673 | $7,488 | $321,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,100,000 mortgage | $7,341 | $8,216 | $353,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,200,000 mortgage | $8,008 | $8,944 | $384,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,300,000 mortgage | $8,675 | $9,671 | $415,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,400,000 mortgage | $9,342 | $10,399 | $446,000 | Jumbo |
| $1,500,000 mortgage | $10,010 | $11,127 | $477,000 | Jumbo |
Loan programs compared in Mississippi
$198,000 home, each program's typical minimum or default down payment, current average 30-year rate.
| Loan type | Down | Loan amount | Upfront fee | Monthly MI | Total / month | APR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 10% · $19,800 | $178,200 | — | $107 PMI | $1,603 | 7.488% |
| FHA | 3.5% · $6,930 | $194,414 | UFMIP $3,344 | $89 MIP | $1,693 | 7.761% |
| VA | 0% · $0 | $202,257 | Funding fee $4,257 | $0 | $1,656 | 7.242% |
| JumboLoan is conforming (≤ $832,750) | 20% · $39,600 | $158,400 | — | $0 | $1,363 | 7.030% |
Frequently asked questions
What is the monthly mortgage payment on a $198,000 home in Mississippi?
$198,000 is the typical Mississippi home value. With 10% down on a conventional loan, the estimated payment is $1,603 per month ($1,189 principal & interest, $96 property tax, $211 insurance, $107 PMI) at 7.03% for 30 years, including Mississippi's 0.58% effective property tax rate.
What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Mississippi?
$832,750 for a one-unit home in all 82 counties. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
How much income do I need for a $198,000 home in Mississippi?
About $69,000 a year if housing costs stay within 28% of gross income — a common lender guideline. Lenders also look at total debt-to-income, usually capped around 43%–50%.
How much house can I afford in Mississippi on a $100,000 salary?
About $301,000 with 10% down, keeping the payment (including Mississippi property tax, insurance and PMI) within 28% of gross income at 7.03%. The typical Mississippi home ($197,606) needs roughly $69,000 a year.
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Data sources & assumptions
- Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) — Weekly average as of September 24, 2026
- Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), typical home value, all homes — Default home prices; typical value as of August 31, 2026
- FHFA 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values (one-unit) — 2026 one-unit limits, 56 states & territories
- HUD FHA Mortgage Limits lookup — FHA floor $541,287; high-cost counties follow the conforming limit — confirm on HUD
- Effective statewide property tax rate (Tax Foundation, 2026 projections) — Statewide effective rate; county rates vary
- Average annual homeowners premium, $300K dwelling / $1K deductible (industry survey averages) — Statewide average premium
Estimates exclude lender origination fees, points and closing costs. See our methodology for formulas and limitations.