Scott County, Mississippi Housing Market
In Scott County, Mississippi, the median home value is $106,700, with a median monthly rent of $888. This places Scott County at #2835 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #56 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: $931
- Establishments: 490
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 11
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,360 (avg $47,171)
- Outflow: 9,148 (avg $47,489)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Scott County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 39074 | 181.3 | +20.27% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Scott County | Mississippi Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $106,700 | $135,817 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $888 | $804 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.3% | 72.4% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 10.0 | 13.9 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Scott County is 21.4% below the Mississippi state average and 53.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $888/month is 10.4% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 10.0, buying a home in Scott 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.
Scott County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion County | Alabama | $106,600 | $630 |
| Atchison County | Missouri | $106,800 | $631 |
| Woodruff County | Arkansas | $106,500 | $613 |
| Jasper County | Mississippi | $107,100 | $724 |
| Newton County | Mississippi | $106,300 | $638 |
Other Counties in Mississippi
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper County | $107,100 | $724 | 82.1% |
| Newton County | $106,300 | $638 | 79.1% |
| Benton County | $105,100 | $731 | 86.0% |
| Covington County | $105,100 | $662 | 77.5% |
| Adams County | $108,700 | $734 | 68.1% |
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).