Lauderdale County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Lauderdale County, Mississippi, the median home value is $133,300, with a median monthly rent of $953. This places Lauderdale County at #2457 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #29 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: $972
- Establishments: 1,818
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 31
- Multi-family: 5
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 26,370 (avg $66,216)
- Outflow: 25,009 (avg $67,076)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Lauderdale County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39307 | 174.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 39305 | 156.9 | +3.54% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lauderdale County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $133,300 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $953 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 65.1% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 11.7 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lauderdale County is 1.9% below the Mississippi state average and 41.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $953/month is 18.5% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 11.7, buying a home in Lauderdale 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.
Lauderdale County has an owner-occupancy rate of 65.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dewey County | Oklahoma | $133,600 | $912 |
| Elk County | Pennsylvania | $133,600 | $719 |
| Obion County | Tennessee | $133,600 | $770 |
| Tripp County | South Dakota | $132,900 | $820 |
| Cass County | Indiana | $133,800 | $783 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grenada County | $132,200 | $807 | 66.6% |
| Bolivar County | $130,000 | $685 | 62.6% |
| Clay County | $129,100 | $817 | 71.3% |
| Panola County | $127,800 | $874 | 71.1% |
| Montgomery County | $126,800 | $734 | 75.8% |
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).