Top Mississippi markets by PropertyIQ Score
Top metros
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brookhaven, MS | 82 | B- |
| 2 | Tupelo, MS | 77 | C+ |
| 3 | Columbus, MS | 73 | C |
| 4 | Starkville, MS | 66 | D |
| 5 | Clarksdale, MS | 55 | F |
| 6 | Corinth, MS | 54 | F |
| 7 | Hattiesburg, MS | 40 | F |
| 8 | Jackson, MS | 38 | F |
| 9 | Oxford, MS | 34 | F |
| 10 | Natchez, MS | 32 | F |
Top counties
| # | Market | Score | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Itawamba County, MS | 95 | A |
| 2 | Winston County, MS | 94 | A |
| 3 | Pontotoc County, MS | 88 | B+ |
| 4 | Perry County, MS | 84 | B |
| 5 | quitman, ms | 83 | B |
| 6 | Lincoln County, MS | 77 | C+ |
| 7 | Covington County, MS | 76 | C |
| 8 | Montgomery County, MS | 72 | C- |
| 9 | Tate County, MS | 69 | D+ |
| 10 | Webster County, MS | 69 | D+ |
Mississippi Real Estate Market
AI-powered housing market analysis for every metro area and county in Mississippi. Updated monthly with the latest data from Zillow, Redfin, Census, and FRED.
Mississippi Metro Areas
20 metropolitan areas tracked by PropertyIQ in Mississippi
+8 more metro areas in Mississippi tracked by PropertyIQ
Mississippi Counties
81 counties tracked by PropertyIQ in Mississippi
+69 more counties in Mississippi tracked by PropertyIQ
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Mississippi Real Estate Market Analysis
Finding the right markets to invest in across Mississippi means looking past headline price figures. The PropertyIQ Score reads every metropolitan area and county in Mississippi on price momentum from Zillow and demand pressure from Realtor.com, validated against actual market outcomes from 2001 to 2023 — surfacing which markets are positioned to outperform their state and which are set to lag.
Mississippi offers the nation's most affordable housing market by median price, creating compelling entry points for investors targeting cash flow over appreciation. Gulf Coast markets (Biloxi, Gulfport) blend gaming economy employment with coastal lifestyle demand. The Jackson metro has struggled with population loss and infrastructure challenges that weigh on its market-flow signals relative to the state's stronger opportunity markets.
View the full PropertyIQ dashboard for any Mississippi market — including its PropertyIQ Score, updated monthly, and the price-momentum and market-flow signals behind it. Compare Mississippi markets against their state benchmark or against each other to identify opportunities aligned with your investment strategy.
Mississippi Metro Areas and ZIP Codes
Mississippi Counties and ZIP Codes
Last updated: 2026-08-21. Data from Zillow, Realtor.com, Redfin, U.S. Census Bureau, FRED, BLS, and BEA.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many housing markets does PropertyIQ track in Mississippi?
PropertyIQ currently tracks 20 metro areas and 81 counties in Mississippi, each with its own PropertyIQ Score, home value trend, and days on market reading, refreshed monthly.
What does a PropertyIQ Score of 50 mean for a Mississippi market?
A score of 50 marks Mississippi's own state average demand momentum. PropertyIQ computes scores nationally across every US market, then calibrates the scale so a Mississippi market is read against Mississippi's own typical momentum rather than the national average. A market scoring above 50 is positioned to outperform the Mississippi average over the next three years, while one below 50 is positioned to lag it.
Where can I find ZIP code level housing data for Mississippi?
Every metro area and county listed on this page links through to its own ZIP codes, and each ZIP has its own market page with home value, rent, and days on market data. Start from a Mississippi metro or county below, then drill into ZIP codes for the most localized data available.
What data sources does PropertyIQ use for Mississippi market data, and how often is it updated?
PropertyIQ ingests fresh data every month from Zillow home values, Realtor.com days on market and price cut activity, Redfin, the US Census Bureau, FRED, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Every metro, county, and ZIP page for Mississippi shows a last updated date, and PropertyIQ Scores are recomputed monthly once that new source data lands.
Which Mississippi metro area has the strongest housing demand right now?
As of the latest monthly refresh, Brookhaven, MS has the highest PropertyIQ Score among Mississippi metro areas, indicating the strongest demand momentum in the state relative to its own history. Rankings shift month to month as new home value, days on market, and price cut data arrives, so check back after each monthly update.