Real Estate Investing in Abbeville, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,531 • Lafayette County

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Should you buy in Abbeville, MS? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (35/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 For Investors
WEAK
2.0 / 5 (33/100)

Structural challenges here. The numbers may look cheap but operational risk is high. Only for experienced, hands-on investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 31.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Lower household income: $38,681 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $248,826
Avg Monthly Rent $1,053
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Abbeville Real Estate

Abbeville, MS covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

Abbeville is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. firmly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

Market conditions in Abbeville are sluggish. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Abbeville — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Oxford, MS

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Avg Home Value
$248,826
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,053
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Oxford, MS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
72%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Oxford, MS metro
0
Days to pending
6.8%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Abbeville, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abbeville, MS

How does Abbeville, MS rate as a rental market?

Abbeville, MS scores 2.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $249K and rents near $1,053/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Where do rents currently stand in Abbeville, MS?

Investors in Abbeville, MS typically see rents near $1,053/mo per month against $249K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Is the tenant base reliable in Abbeville, MS?

Tenant demand in Abbeville, MS is solid. The local workforce $1,053/mo rents across most rental classes.

Are there empty rentals in Abbeville, MS?

Abbeville, MS sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MS rental market.

What approach is best for Abbeville, MS real estate?

The best-fit strategy in Abbeville, MS is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

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