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Stone County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Mississippi
$115K
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.
1
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$233K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Oct 2017 · 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.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.7,495
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$233K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,451 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.1995
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.78%

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.92%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.0.5%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.79%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.8.2%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.12.3 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.87
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.33

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.89%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.7%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.19,725
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.$58K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Stone County compares

By median home value, Stone County is the 11th most expensive of 82 counties in Mississippi, and its typical home is worth more than 61% of all homes in Mississippi.

Home values in Stone County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$80K$623K
counties in Mississippi ranked by median home value
#MississippiMedian valueHomes
1Lafayette County$391K22,504
2Madison County$308K34,511
3DeSoto County$295K70,459
4Lamar County$270K21,501
5Rankin County$267K53,896
6Hancock County$261K20,243
7Tate County$245K10,148
8Oktibbeha County$243K14,891
9Amite County$240K11,966
10Harrison County$234K73,443
11Stone County$233K7,495
12Jackson County$226K53,389
13Lee County$226K29,917
14Pearl River County$220K27,925
15Pontotoc County$212K11,457
16Wilkinson County$208K7,930
17George County$208K10,743
18Simpson County$207K11,052
19Carroll County$204K4,498
20Union County$204K11,321
21Smith County$201K6,022
22Forrest County$200K23,887
23Marshall County$194K19,282
24Itawamba County$192K8,945

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

Markets in Stone County, most valuable first

About the Stone County market

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

The median sale price in Stone County, MS is $115,000 (data through October 2017), based on deeds recorded with the county.

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

1 homes sold in Stone County, MS over the last 12 months (data through October 2017). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Stone County, MS?

Stone County, MS contains 7,495 residential properties, with a median of 1,451 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1995. The median TopHap Estimate is $233K.

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

By median home value, Stone County, MS is the 11th most expensive of 82 counties in Mississippi. Its typical home is worth more than 61% of all homes in Mississippi. Harrison County ranks just above it and Jackson 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 Stone County, MS?

79% of homes in Stone County, MS are owner-occupied. 8% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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

92% of mortgaged homes in Stone County, MS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 0.5% owe more than the home is worth.

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