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Monroe County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Mississippi
$149K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.10,511
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$149K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,384 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.1968
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.98%

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.74%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.71%
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.20%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.9 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.113
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.50

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.81%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.2%
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.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.33,633
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.44 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.62°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.64%

How Monroe County compares

By median home value, Monroe County is the 50th most expensive of 82 counties in Mississippi, and its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Mississippi.

Home values in Monroe County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$52K$436K
counties in Mississippi ranked by median home value
#MississippiMedian valueHomes
1Lafayette County$391K22,504
2Madison County$309K34,511
3DeSoto County$296K70,459
4Lamar County$270K21,501
5Rankin County$266K53,896
6Hancock County$262K20,243
7Tate County$245K10,148
8Oktibbeha County$241K14,891
9Amite County$240K11,966
10Harrison County$235K73,443
11Stone County$233K7,495
12Jackson County$227K53,389
13Lee County$226K29,917
14Pearl River County$220K27,925
15Pontotoc County$211K11,457
16Wilkinson County$209K7,930
17George County$207K10,743
18Simpson County$206K11,052
19Carroll County$205K4,498
20Union County$202K11,321
21Smith County$200K6,022
22Forrest County$200K23,887
23Marshall County$194K19,282
24Itawamba County$191K8,945
50Monroe County$149K10,511

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

Markets in Monroe County, most valuable first

About the Monroe County market

How many homes are there in Monroe County, MS?

Monroe County, MS contains 10,511 residential properties, with a median of 1,384 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1968. The median TopHap Estimate is $149K.

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

By median home value, Monroe County, MS is the 50th most expensive of 82 counties in Mississippi. Its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Mississippi. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Monroe County, MS?

71% of homes in Monroe County, MS are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

74% of mortgaged homes in Monroe County, MS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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