Real Estate Investing in Lamar, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 2,085 • Benton County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (64/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.2% 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 $193,140
Avg Monthly Rent $918
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lamar Real Estate

Across Lamar's 1 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $193K median values, $918/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

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. Lamar is in that category.

The $918/mo / $193K relationship in Lamar looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Lamar haven't been supportive. a challenging fit for combined with thin income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$193,140
Avg Monthly Rent
$918
1% Rule
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ZIP Codes in Lamar, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lamar, MS

What strategy should investors use in Lamar, MS?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Lamar, MS best. The market produces even-keeled results for that approach at the $193K price point.

What is the renter demographic in Lamar, MS?

Tenant quality in Lamar, MS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $918/mo.

How much is rent in Lamar, MS?

Lamar, MS rentals go for roughly $918/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $193K acquisition costs.

How viable is house hacking in Lamar, MS?

The house hack math a challenging in Lamar, MS. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $918/mo rents and $193K home values.

What kind of market is Lamar, MS for investors?

Our data puts Lamar, MS at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $193K and rents around $918/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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