Lowndes County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Lowndes County, Mississippi, the median home value is $164,100, with a median monthly rent of $930. This places Lowndes County at #1930 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #17 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: $1,172
- Establishments: 1,467
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 143
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 22,061 (avg $61,018)
- Outflow: 20,390 (avg $61,166)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 4 active ZIP codes in Lowndes County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39701 | 193.4 | +11.22% | 2025 |
| 2 | 39702 | 219.4 | +9.17% | 2025 |
| 3 | 39740 | 221.8 | -2.58% | 2025 |
| 4 | 39705 | 176.0 | -0.89% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lowndes County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $164,100 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $930 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.3% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.7 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lowndes County is 20.8% above the Mississippi state average and 27.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $930/month is 15.7% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.7, buying a home in Lowndes 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.
Lowndes County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | Georgia | $164,100 | $914 |
| Clinton County | Indiana | $164,100 | $920 |
| Shelby County | Iowa | $164,000 | $783 |
| St. Martin Parish | Louisiana | $164,200 | $870 |
| Adams County | Ohio | $164,200 | $732 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Union County | $163,400 | $865 | 74.7% |
| George County | $166,900 | $844 | 82.1% |
| Stone County | $161,100 | $936 | 80.7% |
| Marshall County | $167,900 | $868 | 79.1% |
| Forrest County | $168,000 | $972 | 57.2% |
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).