Real Estate Investing in Rankin County, Mississippi

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7 ZIP codes • Population: 156,206

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice β€” stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

4.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $264,564
Avg Monthly Rent $1,414
ZIP Codes 7

Investing in Rankin County Real Estate

Rankin County is one of those Mississippi regions where numbers warn before they reward. 5 cities, 156,206 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

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

A 156,206 population and $N/AK household income profile is what makes Rankin a challenging rental region β€” the base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$264,564
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,414
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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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Rankin County

1 College 48 Students
C
Academy of Hair Design-Pearl
Vocational For-Profit Β· 48 students

Cities in Rankin County

ZIP Codes in Rankin County, MS

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rankin County

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

Expect elevated vacancy in, MS. Rents at $1,414/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How does, MS compare against the broader MS market?

within MS reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

Are landlord laws favorable in, MS?

, MS falls under MS landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

What is the typical rental rate in, MS?

Rent in, MS is around $1,414/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $265K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

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