Carroll County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Carroll County, Mississippi, the median home value is $109,600, with a median monthly rent of $662. This places Carroll County at #2802 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #53 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: $840
- Establishments: 106
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,578 (avg $59,713)
- Outflow: 3,419 (avg $59,779)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Carroll County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 38930 | 153.9 | +3.56% | 2025 |
| 2 | 38901 | 181.5 | +3.40% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Carroll County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $109,600 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $662 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.7% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.8 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Carroll County is 19.3% below the Mississippi state average and 51.9% 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 13.8, buying a home in Carroll 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.
Carroll County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.7%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ware County | Georgia | $109,500 | $789 |
| Schuyler County | Illinois | $109,700 | $853 |
| Chase County | Kansas | $109,700 | $825 |
| Harrison County | Missouri | $109,500 | $703 |
| Martin County | North Carolina | $109,700 | $758 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw County | $109,800 | $670 | 70.3% |
| Adams County | $108,700 | $734 | 68.1% |
| Issaquena County | $110,800 | $339 | 66.0% |
| Pike County | $110,800 | $919 | 66.8% |
| Jasper County | $107,100 | $724 | 82.1% |
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).