Amite County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Amite County, Mississippi, the median home value is $100,800, with a median monthly rent of $670. This places Amite County at #2905 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #64 within Mississippi.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $919
- Establishments: 178
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,200 (avg $52,940)
- Outflow: 3,902 (avg $53,713)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Amite County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39666 | 188.2 | -1.04% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Amite County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $100,800 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $670 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.4% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.5 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Amite County is 25.8% below the Mississippi state average and 55.7% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $670/month is 16.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.5, buying a home in Amite 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.
Amite County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.4%, compared to 72.4% in Mississippi and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish | Louisiana | $100,500 | $652 |
| Calhoun County | West Virginia | $100,500 | $473 |
| Leflore County | Mississippi | $101,200 | $689 |
| Sunflower County | Mississippi | $100,300 | $694 |
| Richardson County | Nebraska | $100,300 | $691 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leflore County | $101,200 | $689 | 52.4% |
| Sunflower County | $100,300 | $694 | 54.9% |
| Neshoba County | $100,000 | $839 | 78.1% |
| Lawrence County | $100,000 | $753 | 83.5% |
| Franklin County | $101,900 | $725 | 81.7% |
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).