Is Holmes County, MS good for real estate investing?

Holmes County has an investment score of 76/100, rated as "Strong Buy". The county ranks #30 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Holmes?

The median home price in Holmes County is $84,259. This ranks #4 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Holmes?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Holmes County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Holmes County

MississippiPopulation: 16,848

/100

Strong Buy

#30 of 1,000 counties

#2 in Mississippi (80 counties)

Market Snapshot

$84,259

Median Home Price

69% below national median

$5,042/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.98%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

76/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

87/100

Based on 5.5% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

86/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.9x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

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

+Strong price appreciation (+5.5% YoY)
+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

16,848

Median Income

$28,818

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.9x

Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
GrenadaMS	77	$126,287	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
CurrentHolmesMS	76	$84,259	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy
HindsMS	76	$125,430	$1,343	12.85%	Strong Buy	View
ItawambaMS	76	$147,915	Est. pending	—	Strong Buy	View
LeeMS	75	$196,256	$1,270	7.77%	Strong Buy	View
LowndesMS	73	$178,031	$1,353	9.12%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

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

Holmes County in Mississippi scores 76/100, ranking #30 of 1,000 US counties (top 3%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash