Real Estate Investing in Montgomery County, Mississippi

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3 ZIP codes • Population: 10,302

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 25.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.4% CAGR).
  • Lower household income: $36,499 median β€” tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.4% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $128,690
Avg Monthly Rent $798
ZIP Codes 3

Investing in Montgomery County Real Estate

Montgomery County (MS) covers 3 ZIPs and 2 municipalities. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been modest across most of the geography.

Across Montgomery's 3 ZIPs, the investment landscape runs muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Montgomery 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
$128,690
Avg Monthly Rent
$798
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MS)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Starkville, MS metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
70%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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Cities in Montgomery County

ZIP Codes in Montgomery County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Montgomery County

How much rent can I charge in, MS?

Average rent in, MS is approximately $798/mo per month. Against $129K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

What kind of vacancy should I budget for in, MS?

Expect elevated vacancy in, MS. Rents at $798/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What approach is best for, MS real estate?

, MS investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($129K prices, $798/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

Does, MS favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, MS rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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