Median household income: $71,121; value-to-income ratio 2.89. Long Beach ranks 12 by home value and 25 by population among 41 places in our MS dataset.
What does a VA loan cost on a typical Long Beach home?
| Item | Long Beach |
|---|---|
| Median home value (Census ACS) | $205,300 |
| Mississippi median home value | $161,400 |
| Down payment (0%) | $0 |
| Loan incl. 2.15% funding fee | $209,714 |
| Estimated monthly payment (PITI + MI) | $1,716 |
| Income needed (28% / 36%) | $74,000 / $58,000 |
| Harrison County 2026 county limit for partial VA entitlement | $832,750 |
Rate assumption: 7.18% (Freddie Mac PMMS 30-year fixed average, week of November 5, 2026). Change it in the payment calculator.
Payment includes Mississippi's 0.74% effective property tax rate (Census ACS), $2,029/yr homeowners insurance (NAIC state average); VA loans have no monthly mortgage insurance.
What is the 2026 VA loan limit in Long Beach?
VA loans have no loan limit for borrowers with full entitlement. If part of your entitlement is tied up in another VA loan, VA uses Harrison County's 2026 conforming limit of $832,750 to calculate your zero-down maximum. The county's FHA limit is $541,287 for comparison.
The Long Beach median home value of $205,300 is 27% above the Mississippi median, and within what the county limit supports.
Which down payment assistance programs can Long Beach buyers use?
- MHC Smart7 — $7,000 at 0% interest; deferred; state-level. Mississippi Home Corporation · Verified October 23, 2026
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates
- FHFA — 2026 Conforming Loan Limit Values
- VA — Funding fee and closing costs
- NAIC — Homeowners Insurance Report, Data for 2023 (HO-3 average premium)
- Freddie Mac — Primary Mortgage Market Survey
- Mississippi Home Corporation — MHC Smart7
Data last updated October 23, 2026.
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