Real Estate Investing in Lafayette County, Mississippi

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 49,019

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.7 / 5 (42/100)

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: 33.2% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.7/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.6% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $350,949
Avg Monthly Rent $1,408
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Lafayette County Real Estate

Lafayette County (MS) covers 3 ZIPs and 3 municipalities. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been tepid across most of the geography.

A 2.7 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Lafayette County sits firmly in that category.

The 0% renter share in Lafayette masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$350,949
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,408
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Oxford, MS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
72%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Lafayette County

ZIP Codes in Lafayette County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lafayette County

How strong is, MS for real estate investors?

Our data puts, MS at 2.7/5 for investability. Home prices of $351K and rents around $1,408/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What is the average monthly rent in, MS?

Investors in, MS typically see rents near $1,408/mo per month against $351K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

How tight is the rental market in, MS?

, MS sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MS rental market.

How qualified is the tenant pool in, MS?

, MS draws a consistent base of working renters. Demand at the $1,408/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

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