Real Estate Investing in Itawamba County, Mississippi

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5 ZIP codes • Population: 23,711

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (62/100)

Mixed signals β€” some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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2.8 / 5 (49/100)

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: 13.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.9% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $161,849
Avg Monthly Rent $959
ZIP Codes 5

Investing in Itawamba County Real Estate

Across Itawamba County's 5 ZIPs, the picture is thin β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Itawamba is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

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

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$161,849
Avg Monthly Rent
$959
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Tupelo, 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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Itawamba County

1 College 4,937 Students 784 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Itawamba Community College
2-Year Public Β· 4,937 students
πŸ“ ~784 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 784 students living off-campus, Itawamba County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Itawamba County

ZIP Codes in Itawamba County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Itawamba County

What monthly rent should investors expect in, MS?

Rental rates in, MS average $959/mo. Tenant demand and $162K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

How do home values compare in, MS?

In, MS the median home value sits at $162K. Against the broader MS market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How does, MS rate as a rental market?

, MS rates 2.8/5 for investability. With median values at $162K and rents near $959/mo, the market offers reasonable fundamentals for rental investors.

How quickly do rentals get leased in, MS?

, MS carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect stable absorption at market rents of $959/mo.

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