Real Estate Investing in Tupelo, Mississippi

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 46,737 • Lee County

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Should you buy in Tupelo, 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 middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 13.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.0% 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 $208,285
Avg Monthly Rent $1,264
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Tupelo Real Estate

With a sizable population across 2 ZIPs, Tupelo shows the kind of soft fundamentals that keep most out-of-state capital on the sidelines.

Investors considering Tupelo, MS should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

Rent trends and price trends in Tupelo are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Mississippi.

Tupelo's population trends and income levels suggest a market where affordability is strained, which constrains how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$208,285
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,264
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Tupelo, MS metro

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Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
0%
Days Pending
0/2
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☀️ Warm Market — Tupelo, MS metro
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Days to pending
6.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Tupelo, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tupelo, MS

Is Tupelo, MS a good place for real estate investing?

Yes - Tupelo, MS a 3.0/5 investability score. With $208K home prices against $1,264/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Are rents high in Tupelo, MS?

Tupelo, MS rentals go for roughly $1,264/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $208K acquisition costs.

How do home values compare in Tupelo, MS?

In Tupelo, MS the median home value sits at $208K. Against the broader MS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the renter demographic in Tupelo, MS?

Tenant quality in Tupelo, MS ranks as solid. Landlords generally report measured occupancy at market rents of $1,264/mo.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Tupelo, MS?

Expect elevated vacancy in Tupelo, MS. Rents at $1,264/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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