Real Estate Investing in Lauderdale County, Mississippi

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 73,530

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
GOOD
3.4 / 5 (62/100)

A cash-flow market β€” rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • High vacancy: 15.6% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.4/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $152,883
Avg Monthly Rent $1,032
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Lauderdale County Real Estate

Across Lauderdale County's 8 ZIPs, the picture is sluggish β€” soft rents, slow appreciation, and demographic headwinds that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

decisively Lauderdale County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects tepid investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Lauderdale β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$152,883
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,032
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Meridian, MS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Lauderdale County

1 College 2,556 Students 751 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Meridian Community College
2-Year Public Β· 2,556 students
πŸ“ ~751 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 751 students living off-campus, Lauderdale County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Lauderdale County

ZIP Codes in Lauderdale County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lauderdale County

How strong are rents in, MS?

Expect rents around $1,032/mo per month in, MS. With home values at $153K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is, MS a friendly market for rental owners?

, MS operates under MS law, which is tenant-protective overall for landlords. Expect predictable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Is vacancy a concern in, MS?

, MS vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

How does, MS compare to the MS average?

Versus statewide MS, is broadly in line with. Its 3.4/5 investability score reflects that position.

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