Cost of Living & Housing in Senatobia
Senatobia's cost of living centers on genuinely affordable housing appreciating notably fast, offset by an effective property tax rate above the national median.
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Learn moreAffordable housing, appreciating notably fast
Senatobia's own housing figures carry a real, disclosed cross-source spread of approximately $217,000 (November 2025 median sale, up 19.3% year-over-year) to $300,000 (a May 2026 list-price figure) -- genuinely below national norms but appreciating quickly (base record).
A 1.37% effective property tax rate, above the national median
Senatobia's own 1.37% effective property tax rate (Ownwell) runs above the national median (1.02%), with typical bills ranging from $650 to $2,200 and an average around $1,250 (base record).
Mississippi's 4.0% flat income tax applies statewide
Mississippi's real, current flat 4.0% individual income tax rate (2026), with a further legislated path toward 3% by 2030, applies in Senatobia as it does statewide (base record).
No Senatobia-specific insurance figure found
No homeowners-insurance premium figure distinct from Mississippi's own statewide figures was found for Senatobia this pass; its inland location means it does not carry the Gulf Coast's dramatically higher figures (base record).
Key takeaways
- Senatobia's housing runs approximately $217,000-$300,000, affordable nationally but appreciating notably fast.
- Senatobia's own 1.37% effective property tax rate runs above the national median.
- Mississippi's 4.0% flat income tax applies statewide.
- No Senatobia-specific insurance figure was found -- confirm current quotes directly.
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