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 $362,156 in July, 2.8% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Aug. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.46%.

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 July 2024. The charts in this story were created automatically using Matplotlib .

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

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#30. Saucier

– Typical home value: $233,050
– 1-year price change: +3.2%
– 5-year price change: +36.3%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#29. Purvis

– Typical home value: $233,555
– 1-year price change: +6.0%
– 5-year price change: +41.4%
– Metro area: Hattiesburg, MS

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#28. Gulf Hills

– Typical home value: $233,738
– 1-year price change: +1.6%
– 5-year price change: +42.3%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#27. Florence

– Typical home value: $236,612
– 1-year price change: +0.6%
– 5-year price change: +39.1%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#26. Paris

– Typical home value: $239,460
– 1-year price change: +5.2%
– 5-year price change: data not available
– Metro area: Oxford, MS

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#25. Red Banks

– Typical home value: $240,413
– 1-year price change: +5.6%
– 5-year price change: data not available
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#24. Terry

– Typical home value: $241,799
– 1-year price change: +2.2%
– 5-year price change: +33.2%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#23. Walls

– Typical home value: $244,106
– 1-year price change: +3.7%
– 5-year price change: +50.3%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#22. Bay Saint Louis

– Typical home value: $246,166
– 1-year price change: +3.0%
– 5-year price change: +44.1%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#21. Caledonia

– Typical home value: $249,207
– 1-year price change: +5.1%
– 5-year price change: +32.1%
– Metro area: Columbus, MS

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#20. Byhalia

– Typical home value: $251,039
– 1-year price change: +4.0%
– 5-year price change: +42.9%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#19. Diamondhead

– Typical home value: $252,359
– 1-year price change: +3.2%
– 5-year price change: +46.3%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#18. Lynchburg

– Typical home value: $252,562
– 1-year price change: +3.4%
– 5-year price change: +50.6%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#17. Carriere

– Typical home value: $257,690
– 1-year price change: +6.9%
– 5-year price change: +20.0%
– Metro area: Picayune, MS

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#16. Ocean Springs

– Typical home value: $262,304
– 1-year price change: +3.2%
– 5-year price change: +48.5%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#15. Sumrall

– Typical home value: $263,002
– 1-year price change: +6.4%
– 5-year price change: +39.0%
– Metro area: Hattiesburg, MS

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#14. Southaven

– Typical home value: $265,975
– 1-year price change: +1.8%
– 5-year price change: +50.9%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#13. Starkville

– Typical home value: $266,915
– 1-year price change: +5.5%
– 5-year price change: +29.2%
– Metro area: Starkville, MS

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#12. Vancleave

– Typical home value: $267,225
– 1-year price change: +4.8%
– 5-year price change: +39.1%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#11. Ridgeland

– Typical home value: $269,353
– 1-year price change: +1.5%
– 5-year price change: +35.8%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#10. Brandon

– Typical home value: $278,711
– 1-year price change: -1.6%
– 5-year price change: +36.8%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#9. Flora

– Typical home value: $283,255
– 1-year price change: +4.1%
– 5-year price change: +31.9%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#8. Pass Christian

– Typical home value: $297,237
– 1-year price change: +2.1%
– 5-year price change: +38.0%
– Metro area: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS

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#7. Olive Branch

– Typical home value: $329,589
– 1-year price change: +0.8%
– 5-year price change: +41.6%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#6. Flowood

– Typical home value: $331,092
– 1-year price change: -0.7%
– 5-year price change: +32.6%
– Metro area: Jackson, MS

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#5. Taylor

– Typical home value: $332,419
– 1-year price change: +7.1%
– 5-year price change: +52.9%
– Metro area: Oxford, MS

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#4. Hernando

– Typical home value: $338,882
– 1-year price change: +0.9%
– 5-year price change: +39.4%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#3. Nesbit

– Typical home value: $352,504
– 1-year price change: +1.6%
– 5-year price change: +38.5%
– Metro area: Memphis, TN-MS-AR

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#2. Oxford

– Typical home value: $352,851
– 1-year price change: +9.5%
– 5-year price change: +49.1%
– Metro area: Oxford, MS

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#1. Madison

– Typical home value: $398,799
– 1-year price change: +0.1%
– 5-year price change: +35.4%
– 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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