Real Estate Investing in Richton, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 6,336 • Perry County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 23.2% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 20.1% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.2% 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 $162,563
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Richton Real Estate

With a sizable population across 1 ZIPs, Richton shows the kind of subdued fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Across Richton's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run tepid: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rents in Richton at $927/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.

Population dynamics in Richton haven't been supportive. a harder case for combined with subdued income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$162,563
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Hattiesburg, MS metro

4/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
64%
Days Pending
2/2
75 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Hattiesburg, MS metro
75
Days to pending
8.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Richton, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richton, MS

How much does a house cost in Richton, MS?

Homes in Richton, MS typically sell near $163K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which reliable long-term demand.

How landlord-friendly is Richton, MS?

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

What is the best play in Richton, MS?

For Richton, MS, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

Is house hacking profitable in Richton, MS?

House hacking works a challenging in Richton, MS. Rents of $927/mo against $163K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What kind of tenants rent in Richton, MS?

Tenant quality in Richton, MS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report stable occupancy at market rents of $927/mo.

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