Real Estate Investing in Lawrence County, Mississippi

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 18,158

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.8 / 5 (50/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 21.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -1.6% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.

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2.8/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $120,259
Avg Monthly Rent $818
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Lawrence County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Mississippi: Lawrence has 6 cities, 6 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

The investment case for Lawrence County is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 2.8 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Lawrence County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$120,259
Avg Monthly Rent
$818
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)
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πŸ“‰ 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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Cities in Lawrence County

ZIP Codes in Lawrence County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lawrence County

What is the median home value in, MS?

, MS home values average about $120K. That price point suits investors targeting rentals with $818/mo in monthly income.

What investment strategy works best in, MS?

Investors usually favor careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management in, MS. With home values at $120K and rents near $818/mo, other strategies can work but produce steady rather than outsized returns.

Does, MS make sense for an investment property?

Yes -, MS a 2.8/5 investability score. With $120K home prices against $818/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Is investability higher in, MS than across MS?

Relative to MS as a whole, ranks broadly in line with. The local 2.8/5 score summarizes the position.

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