Real Estate Investing in Lexington, Mississippi

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 9,709 • Holmes County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 21.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -3.7% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 28.1% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $36,147 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 $107,160
Avg Monthly Rent $896
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Lexington Real Estate

Lexington, MS covers 2 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are subdued — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Lexington's 2 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Lexington at $896/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Lexington — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Best ZIP codes in Jackson, MS

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Avg Home Value
$107,160
Avg Monthly Rent
$896
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 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 Lexington, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lexington, MS

Is Lexington, MS a friendly market for rental owners?

Rental owners in Lexington, MS deal with a landlord-friendly legal framework. Most standard eviction processes run on reasonable timelines.

Is it easy to find good tenants in Lexington, MS?

Tenant quality in Lexington, MS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $896/mo.

Are homes affordable in Lexington, MS?

Typical homes in Lexington, MS go for around $107K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% steady price movement.

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

The house hack math a challenging in Lexington, MS. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $896/mo rents and $107K home values.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Lexington, MS?

Expect elevated vacancy in Lexington, MS. Rents at $896/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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