Real Estate Investing in Golden, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,528 • Itawamba County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (66/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.4% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.0% 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 $166,529
Avg Monthly Rent $1,116
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Golden Real Estate

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

Golden 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.

Transaction volume in Golden has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From a cash-flow lens, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Golden a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Tupelo, MS

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Avg Home Value
$166,529
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,116
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Tupelo, MS metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
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☀️ Warm Market — Tupelo, MS metro
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Days to pending
6.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Golden, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Golden, MS

What are vacancy rates like in Golden, MS?

Vacancy in Golden, MS is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $1,116/mo.

What is the renter demographic in Golden, MS?

Golden, MS offers a consistent renter base at the $1,116/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Where do rents currently stand in Golden, MS?

The typical rental in Golden, MS commands about $1,116/mo monthly. That rent profile consistent cash flow against the $167K purchase basis.

What is the smart move for investors in Golden, MS?

Most investors in Golden, MS run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

Should investors consider Golden, MS?

With a 3.0/5 investability score, Golden, MS ranks as a solid market for rental property investors. Median prices of $167K and rents of $1,116/mo drive the underlying numbers.

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