Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $344,159 in January, 3.6% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Feb. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.9%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in Mississippi using data from Zillow . Cities are ranked by the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of January 2024. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib .

Metros with the most cities in the top 30 in Mississippi
#1. Gulfport-Biloxi, MS: 8
#1. Jackson, MS: 8
#3. Memphis, TN-MS-AR: 7
#4. Hattiesburg, MS: 2
#4. Oxford, MS: 2
#6. Columbus, MS: 1
#6. Picayune, MS: 1
#6. Starkville, MS: 1

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#30. Long Beach

– Typical home value: $218,426
– 1-year price change: +2.0%
– 5-year price change: +42.8%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#29. Saucier

– Typical home value: $218,892
– 1-year price change: +2.3%
– 5-year price change: +36.0%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#28. Purvis

– Typical home value: $219,479
– 1-year price change: +6.7%
– 5-year price change: +37.8%
– Metro area: Hattiesburg, MS

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#27. Clinton

– Typical home value: $221,876
– 1-year price change: +2.8%
– 5-year price change: +43.8%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#26. Gulf Hills

– Typical home value: $223,188
– 1-year price change: +2.2%
– 5-year price change: +44.0%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#25. Florence

– Typical home value: $225,572
– 1-year price change: +5.9%
– 5-year price change: +40.0%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#24. Caledonia

– Typical home value: $229,245
– 1-year price change: +6.4%
– 5-year price change: +32.7%
– Metro area: Columbus, MS

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#23. Terry

– Typical home value: $231,257
– 1-year price change: +2.5%
– 5-year price change: +38.5%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#22. Byhalia

– Typical home value: $234,126
– 1-year price change: +2.4%
– 5-year price change: +48.2%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#21. Bay Saint Louis

– Typical home value: $234,946
– 1-year price change: -0.3%
– 5-year price change: +44.8%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#20. Walls

– Typical home value: $236,942
– 1-year price change: +1.3%
– 5-year price change: +52.4%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#19. Carriere

– Typical home value: $239,534
– 1-year price change: +5.7%
– 5-year price change: +17.4%
– Metro area: Picayune, MS

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#18. Lynchburg

– Typical home value: $243,246
– 1-year price change: +2.9%
– 5-year price change: +51.2%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#17. Starkville

– Typical home value: $244,679
– 1-year price change: +5.6%
– 5-year price change: +27.9%
– Metro area: Starkville, MS

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#16. Diamondhead

– Typical home value: $244,895
– 1-year price change: +2.2%
– 5-year price change: +49.9%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#15. Sumrall

– Typical home value: $250,324
– 1-year price change: +7.9%
– 5-year price change: +37.4%
– Metro area: Hattiesburg, MS

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#14. Ocean Springs

– Typical home value: $251,486
– 1-year price change: +3.5%
– 5-year price change: +50.8%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#13. Vancleave

– Typical home value: $251,666
– 1-year price change: +3.5%
– 5-year price change: +38.8%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#12. Ridgeland

– Typical home value: $258,221
– 1-year price change: +3.6%
– 5-year price change: +34.9%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#11. Southaven

– Typical home value: $258,548
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +55.4%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#10. Flora

– Typical home value: $260,117
– 1-year price change: +4.3%
– 5-year price change: +31.5%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#9. Brandon

– Typical home value: $272,546
– 1-year price change: +3.7%
– 5-year price change: +39.4%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#8. Pass Christian

– Typical home value: $281,249
– 1-year price change: +0.3%
– 5-year price change: +37.3%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#7. Taylor

– Typical home value: $306,522
– 1-year price change: +11.2%
– 5-year price change: +48.8%
– Metro area: Oxford, MS

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#6. Olive Branch

– Typical home value: $321,072
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +45.6%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#5. Flowood

– Typical home value: $324,805
– 1-year price change: +2.4%
– 5-year price change: +34.4%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#4. Oxford

– Typical home value: $324,843
– 1-year price change: +15.1%
– 5-year price change: +42.1%
– Metro area: Oxford, MS

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#3. Hernando

– Typical home value: $327,402
– 1-year price change: +1.4%
– 5-year price change: +40.7%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#2. Nesbit

– Typical home value: $341,849
– 1-year price change: +1.8%
– 5-year price change: +39.7%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#1. Madison

– Typical home value: $387,230
– 1-year price change: +3.9%
– 5-year price change: +34.4%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

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