Real Estate Investing in Madison, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 47,717 • Madison County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
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
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.5% 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 $413,710
Avg Monthly Rent $2,373
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Madison Real Estate

Madison (Mississippi) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. decisively the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

clearly Madison's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects subdued investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Madison at $2,373/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.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Jackson, MS

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Avg Home Value
$413,710
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,373
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 Madison, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Madison, MS

Which real estate strategy fits Madison, MS?

Madison, MS investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($414K prices, $2,373/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Is rental property easy to operate in Madison, MS?

MS law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Madison inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

How tight is the rental market in Madison, MS?

Vacancy in Madison, MS is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $2,373/mo.

Is Madison, MS suited for a house hack?

House hacking works a challenging in Madison, MS. Rents of $2,373/mo against $414K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Is the tenant base reliable in Madison, MS?

Madison, MS offers a consistent renter base at the $2,373/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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