Calhoun County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Calhoun County, Mississippi, the median home value is $90,300, with a median monthly rent of $662. This places Calhoun County at #3010 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #74 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: $809
- Establishments: 238
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 2
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,035 (avg $44,032)
- Outflow: 4,860 (avg $44,501)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Calhoun County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38965 | 251.9 | -3.70% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Calhoun County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $90,300 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $662 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 72.0% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.4 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Calhoun County is 33.5% below the Mississippi state average and 60.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $662/month is 17.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.4, buying a home in Calhoun 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.
Calhoun County has an owner-occupancy rate of 72.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County | Mississippi | $90,300 | $749 |
| Briscoe County | Texas | $90,300 | $631 |
| Randolph County | Georgia | $90,200 | $606 |
| Jefferson Davis County | Mississippi | $90,100 | $757 |
| Mingo County | West Virginia | $90,500 | $647 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coahoma County | $90,300 | $749 | 52.1% |
| Jefferson Davis County | $90,100 | $757 | 84.5% |
| Wilkinson County | $90,000 | $686 | 78.4% |
| Noxubee County | $90,800 | $677 | 73.0% |
| Wayne County | $91,100 | $784 | 85.3% |
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).