Real Estate Investing in Lowndes County, Mississippi

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 58,975

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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: 16.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $193,455
Avg Monthly Rent $1,148
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Lowndes County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Mississippi: Lowndes has 4 cities, 6 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 3.0 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Lowndes County sits firmly in that category.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Lowndes 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
$193,455
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,148
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Columbus, MS metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
60%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Lowndes County

1 College 2,227 Students 238 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Mississippi University for Women
4-Year Public Β· 2,227 students
πŸ“ ~238 students rent off-campus

Cities in Lowndes County

ZIP Codes in Lowndes County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lowndes County

Do rentals sit vacant long in, MS?

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

What is the typical renter like in, MS?

The renter base in, MS is reasonable for the $1,148/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields measured tenants.

Is MS a landlord-friendly state?

MS ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

What is the average monthly rent in, MS?

Investors in, MS typically see rents near $1,148/mo per month against $193K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

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