Mississippi Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Mississippi?
The Mississippi housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have been essentially flat (0.0%) over the past year. there are currently 326 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$186,295
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
0%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+20.3%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,811/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
326
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Mississippi vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Mississippi: $1,811/mo (+4.5% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $186,295 and average rent of $1,811/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Mississippi is 8.6. A ratio under 15 generally favors buying.
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Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in Mississippi. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Oxford, MS
$395,483
Avg rent: $2,443/mo
Starkville, MS
$241,582
Avg rent: $1,500/mo
Gulfport, MS
$213,955
Avg rent: $1,399/mo
Hattiesburg, MS
$207,962
Avg rent: $1,287/mo
Jackson, MS
$205,126
Avg rent: $4,327/mo
Picayune, MS
$195,330
Tupelo, MS
$178,652
Avg rent: $1,217/mo
Columbus, MS
$173,882
Corinth, MS
$169,960
Brookhaven, MS
$159,442
Laurel, MS
$144,813
Avg rent: $1,224/mo
Vicksburg, MS
$135,266
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