Real Estate Investing in Yazoo City, Mississippi

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 19,699 • Yazoo County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (61/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
STRONG
4.0 / 5 (81/100)

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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -0.7% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 26.5% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $35,754 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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4.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

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 $84,630
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Yazoo City Real Estate

Yazoo City is one of Mississippi's repositioning markets — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and median values of $85K that mask wide dispersion block to block.

This Mississippi market favors investors who see renovation scope as an asset, not a liability. Yazoo City has the inventory, the comps, and the demand — what it asks for is the work.

A $85K median in Yazoo City lumps together very different products. Operators who can source distressed inventory and execute renovations are pricing off a different curve entirely.

Demographics in Yazoo City support value-add work because the income ceiling is higher than older, unrenovated stock currently captures. Closing that gap is the thesis.

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Avg Home Value
$84,630
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
✓ Passes
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 Yazoo City, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Yazoo City, MS

Are rents high in Yazoo City, MS?

Rental rates in Yazoo City, MS average $864/mo. Tenant demand and $85K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Yazoo City, MS?

The best-fit strategy in Yazoo City, MS is value-add and BRRRR deals. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Is real estate in Yazoo City, MS a good investment right now?

Our data puts Yazoo City, MS at 4.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $85K and rents around $864/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the average home sale price in Yazoo City, MS?

Yazoo City, MS home values average about $85K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $864/mo in monthly income.

Is Yazoo City, MS good for house hacking?

Yazoo City, MS is a an attractive market for house hackers. FHA or conventional owner-occupant buyers find the $85K price point reasonable to enter.

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