Real Estate Investing in Picayune, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 28,292 • Pearl River County

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Should you buy in Picayune, 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 (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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  • High vacancy: 16.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.4% 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 $194,521
Avg Monthly Rent $1,208
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Picayune Real Estate

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

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

firmly Picayune's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Demographics in Picayune show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is lackluster relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$194,521
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,208
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Picayune, MS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Picayune, MS metro
0
Days to pending
8.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Picayune, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Picayune, MS

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Picayune, MS?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Picayune, MS reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

Are renters plentiful in Picayune, MS?

Working renters make up the core of the Picayune, MS tenant base. The pool is reasonable for investors targeting long-term holds.

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

MS ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Picayune generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What do landlords charge for rent in Picayune, MS?

Expect rents around $1,208/mo per month in Picayune, MS. With home values at $195K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What is the investability score for Picayune, MS?

Picayune, MS records an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $195K and average rents around $1,208/mo. That combination puts it in the durable tier for investor interest.

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