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Lafayette County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.MississippiSeller's market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Seller's market · 72
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$436K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
278
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$391K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.22,504
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$391K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,776 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.2000
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.77%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.14%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.68%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.3.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.60%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.21%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.33%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.100
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.91

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.76%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.60,183
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.95 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$62K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$88K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.61°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.58 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Lafayette County compares

By median home value, Lafayette County is the 1st most expensive of 82 counties in Mississippi, and its typical home is worth more than 88% of all homes in Mississippi.

Home values in Lafayette County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$141K$1.8M
counties in Mississippi ranked by median home value
#MississippiMedian valueHomes
1Lafayette County$391K22,504
2Madison County$309K34,511
3DeSoto County$294K70,459
4Lamar County$269K21,501
5Rankin County$268K53,896
6Hancock County$260K20,243
7Tate County$244K10,148
8Oktibbeha County$242K14,891
9Amite County$240K11,966
10Harrison County$235K73,443
11Stone County$234K7,495
12Jackson County$227K53,389
13Lee County$225K29,917
14Pearl River County$220K27,925
15Pontotoc County$213K11,457
16Wilkinson County$208K7,930
17George County$207K10,743
18Simpson County$205K11,052
19Carroll County$204K4,498
20Union County$203K11,321
21Smith County$200K6,022
22Forrest County$200K23,887
23Marshall County$195K19,282
24Itawamba County$191K8,945

82 counties in Mississippi are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Lafayette County, most valuable first

About the Lafayette County market

What is the median home price in Lafayette County, MS?

The median sale price in Lafayette County, MS is $435,580 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Lafayette County, MS each year?

278 homes sold in Lafayette County, MS over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Lafayette County, MS a buyer's or seller's market?

Lafayette County, MS is currently a seller's market, scoring 72 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Lafayette County, MS?

Lafayette County, MS contains 22,504 residential properties, with a median of 1,776 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 2000. The median TopHap Estimate is $391K.

How does Lafayette County, MS compare to the rest of Mississippi?

By median home value, Lafayette County, MS is the 1st most expensive of 82 counties in Mississippi. Its typical home is worth more than 88% of all homes in Mississippi. Madison County just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Lafayette County, MS?

60% of homes in Lafayette County, MS are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Lafayette County, MS hold?

68% of mortgaged homes in Lafayette County, MS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 3.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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