Real Estate Investing in Brookhaven, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 23,748 • Lincoln County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (44/100)

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

📈 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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 21.5% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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2.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.0% 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 $164,447
Avg Monthly Rent $801
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Brookhaven Real Estate

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

A 2.0 rating and a 5-year CAGR of 0.0% are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting, not spreadsheet tourism. Brookhaven is in that category.

Market conditions in Brookhaven are muted. 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 Brookhaven — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★☆☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$164,447
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Brookhaven, MS metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Brookhaven, MS metro
0
Days to pending
6.4%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Brookhaven, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brookhaven, MS

Should investors worry about vacancy in Brookhaven, MS?

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

What is the average monthly rent in Brookhaven, MS?

Expect rents around $801/mo per month in Brookhaven, MS. With home values at $164K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Can I house hack in Brookhaven, MS?

Brookhaven, MS is a a challenging market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $164K price point reasonable to enter.

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Brookhaven, MS?

Expect median prices around $164K in Brookhaven, MS. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

How does Brookhaven, MS rate as a rental market?

Brookhaven, MS rates 2.0/5 for investability. With median values at $164K and rents near $801/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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