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Market MapMississippiHinds

Hinds County

MississippiPopulation: 226,541
77
/100
Strong Buy
#20 of 1,000 counties
#1 in Mississippi (80 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated May 18, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$133,485
Median Home Price
43% below national median
$1,295/mo
Median Rent
14% below national median
11.64%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 1% nationally
+$142
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Scenario comparison

Same $1,295/mo rent assumption, 20% down, 6.85% rate. What changes is the acquisition price.
ScenarioPurchase priceMonthly cash flowCap rateCash-on-cash
75% of median
value-add or distressed
$100,114+$317/mo10.1%+16.5%
Median
typical MLS deal
$133,485+$142/mo7.6%+5.5%
125% of median
newer / premium
$166,856-$33/mo6.0%-1.0%

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$133,485
Down Payment (20%)$26,697
Loan Amount$106,788
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,295
Monthly P&I-$700
Est. Expenses (35%)-$453
Net Cash Flow+$142/mo
7.6%
Cap Rate (all cash)
5.5%
Cash-on-Cash Return
11.64%
Rent-to-Price Ratio

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
77/100
77
Cash Flow(30%)
100/100

Based on 11.64% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
59/100

Based on 0.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
100/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Above-average rent-to-price ratio (11.64%)
  • +Positive cash flow potential (+$142/mo)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

No significant challenges identified based on current data.

Economic Indicators

Population
226,541
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Cash-flow buyers: the deal pencils at typical financing
  • +First-time investors looking for lower-risk markets

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentHindsMS
77$133,485$1,29511.64%Strong Buy
ScottMS
76$123,939Est. pending—Strong BuyView
ItawambaMS
76$147,915Est. pending—Strong BuyView
LeeMS
75$196,256$1,2707.77%Strong BuyView
PontotocMS
75$204,300Est. pending—Strong BuyView
MonroeMS
73$160,564Est. pending—BuyView

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyHinds is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Hinds County in Mississippi scores 77/100, ranking #20 of 1,000 US counties (top 3%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental clears about $142/month in cash flow, backed by a 11.64% gross rent-to-price ratio.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$142/mo
Cap Rate
7.6%
Cash-on-Cash
5.5%

Related markets

Markets like Hinds with stronger cash flow

  • Lee County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Hinds

  • Scott County, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Hinds vs Scott for rentals
  • Hinds vs Itawamba for rentals
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