Real Estate Investing in Indianola, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 10,255 • Sunflower County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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
  • High vacancy: 13.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.1% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Lower household income: $37,176 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 $98,482
Avg Monthly Rent $810
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Indianola Real Estate

Across Indianola's 1 ZIPs, the picture is subdued: $98K median values, $810/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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

clearly Indianola's sale market has not rewarded patience. a stretch for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Population dynamics in Indianola haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with sluggish income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$98,482
Avg Monthly Rent
$810
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Indianola, 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
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Indianola, MS metro
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Days to pending
2.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Indianola, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Indianola, MS

What is the renter demographic in Indianola, MS?

Tenant demand in Indianola, MS is solid. The local workforce $810/mo rents across most rental classes.

Is house hacking profitable in Indianola, MS?

For house hackers, Indianola, MS is a challenging. The $810/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $98K property.

What price range are homes in Indianola, MS?

Homes in Indianola, MS typically sell near $98K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which consistent long-term demand.

What is it like being a landlord in Indianola, MS?

The landlord environment in Indianola, MS is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Is Indianola, MS a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Indianola, MS rates 3.0/5 for investability. With median values at $98K and rents near $810/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

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