Real Estate Investing in Bolton, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,568 • Hinds County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (52/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • Declining values: -1.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.
  • Lower household income: $39,553 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $136,018
Avg Monthly Rent $756
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bolton Real Estate

Bolton in Mississippi is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

A 3.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Bolton is in that category.

Transaction volume in Bolton has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Stepping back, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Bolton's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$136,018
Avg Monthly Rent
$756
1% Rule
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jackson, MS metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
62%
Days Pending
1/2
53 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Jackson, MS metro
53
Days to pending
7.7%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Bolton, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolton, MS

What strategy should investors use in Bolton, MS?

In Bolton, MS the substantial play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $136K prices and $756/mo rents suits that approach.

Is Bolton, MS a good market for FHA house hackers?

House hacking in Bolton, MS is a challenging. With home values around $136K and rents at $756/mo, owner-occupants can offset a meaningful share of PITI.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Bolton, MS?

Occupancy in Bolton, MS runs even-keeled with elevated vacancy. Well-priced units at $756/mo lease on reasonable timelines.

Where do home prices stand in Bolton, MS?

Expect median prices around $136K in Bolton, MS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been measured.

What do rentals go for in Bolton, MS?

Rents in Bolton, MS run near $756/mo. Compared with median home prices of $136K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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