Adams County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Adams County, Mississippi, the median home value is $108,700, with a median monthly rent of $734. This places Adams County at #2816 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #54 within Mississippi.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $859
- Establishments: 721
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,859 (avg $62,132)
- Outflow: 9,355 (avg $62,315)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Adams County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39120 | 201.2 | +6.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Adams County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $108,700 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $734 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.1% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.3 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adams County is 20.0% below the Mississippi state average and 52.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $734/month is 8.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.3, buying a home in Adams County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Adams County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.1%, compared to 72.4% in Mississippi and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keya Paha County | Nebraska | $108,800 | $875 |
| Ida County | Iowa | $108,900 | $696 |
| Winn Parish | Louisiana | $108,500 | $774 |
| Esmeralda County | Nevada | $108,900 | $1,320 |
| Menard County | Texas | $108,500 | $729 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll County | $109,600 | $662 | 83.7% |
| Chickasaw County | $109,800 | $670 | 70.3% |
| Jasper County | $107,100 | $724 | 82.1% |
| Scott County | $106,700 | $888 | 71.3% |
| Issaquena County | $110,800 | $339 | 66.0% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).