Greene County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Greene County, Mississippi, the median home value is $92,700, with a median monthly rent of $802. This places Greene County at #2999 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #70 within Mississippi.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2023
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $964
- Establishments: 128
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,832 (avg $49,990)
- Outflow: 3,554 (avg $52,136)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Greene County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39476 | 255.3 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Greene County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $92,700 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $802 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.2% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 9.6 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Greene County is 31.7% below the Mississippi state average and 59.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $802/month is about equal to the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 9.6, buying a home in Greene 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.
Greene County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jenkins County | Georgia | $92,900 | $535 |
| Coleman County | Texas | $92,500 | $653 |
| Pawnee County | Kansas | $93,000 | $795 |
| Boone County | West Virginia | $93,100 | $837 |
| Grant County | North Dakota | $93,200 | $675 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne County | $91,100 | $784 | 85.3% |
| Noxubee County | $90,800 | $677 | 73.0% |
| Coahoma County | $90,300 | $749 | 52.1% |
| Calhoun County | $90,300 | $662 | 72.0% |
| Jefferson Davis County | $90,100 | $757 | 84.5% |
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).