Kemper County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Kemper County, Mississippi, the median home value is $99,600, with a median monthly rent of $677. This places Kemper County at #2921 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #68 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: $884
- Establishments: 110
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,211 (avg $40,563)
- Outflow: 3,134 (avg $40,455)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Kemper County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39350 | 194.9 | -1.40% | 2025 |
| 2 | 39325 | 179.0 | +11.53% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Kemper County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,600 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $677 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.0% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.3 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Kemper County is 26.7% below the Mississippi state average and 56.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $677/month is 15.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.3, buying a home in Kemper 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.
Kemper County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brantley County | Georgia | $99,600 | $755 |
| Ziebach County | South Dakota | $99,600 | $734 |
| Bienville Parish | Louisiana | $99,500 | $606 |
| Seminole County | Oklahoma | $99,500 | $752 |
| Butler County | Alabama | $99,800 | $725 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neshoba County | $100,000 | $839 | 78.1% |
| Lawrence County | $100,000 | $753 | 83.5% |
| Sunflower County | $100,300 | $694 | 54.9% |
| Amite County | $100,800 | $670 | 82.4% |
| Sharkey County | $98,000 | $623 | 66.5% |
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).