Real Estate Investing in Sunflower, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,450 • Sunflower County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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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
5 flags
  • High vacancy: 13.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.0% CAGR).
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 4.4% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 32.9% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

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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 $80,897
Avg Monthly Rent $756
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Sunflower Real Estate

Sunflower (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.

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. Sunflower is in that category.

Rents in Sunflower at $756/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 Sunflower a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$80,897
Avg Monthly Rent
$756
1% Rule
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Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Indianola, MS metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Indianola, MS metro
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Days to pending
2.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Sunflower, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sunflower, MS

Should investors consider Sunflower, MS?

Sunflower, MS stands at an investability rating of 3.0/5, with median home values near $81K and average rents around $756/mo. That combination puts it in the robust tier for investor interest.

How much rent can I charge in Sunflower, MS?

Average rent in Sunflower, MS is approximately $756/mo per month. Against $81K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How do home values compare in Sunflower, MS?

The median home value in Sunflower, MS is roughly $81K. That puts it reasonable relative to the MS statewide average.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Sunflower, MS?

The best-fit strategy in Sunflower, MS is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What are vacancy rates like in Sunflower, MS?

Vacancy risk in Sunflower, MS is elevated. That supports measured cash flow for typical rental holds.

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