Is Scott County, MS good for real estate investing?

Scott County has an investment score of 65/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #311 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Scott?

The median home price in Scott County is $116,728. This ranks #15 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Scott?

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

Scott County

MississippiPopulation: 27,943

/100

Buy

#311 of 1,000 counties

#22 in Mississippi (80 counties)

Market Snapshot

$116,728

Median Home Price

57% below national median

$6,986/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

65/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

56/100

Based on 0.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

91/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.6x. 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

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population

27,943

Median Income

$44,968

vs $62,400 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

2.6x

Very affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
MarshallMS	66	$208,594	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
UnionMS	66	$186,723	$1,100	7.07%	Buy	View
CurrentScottMS	65	$116,728	Est. pending	—	Buy
TishomingoMS	65	$186,177	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
MadisonMS	64	$329,801	$1,707	6.21%	Buy	View
LafayetteMS	64	$393,948	$2,560	7.80%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyScott offers solid investment potential with good cash flow or appreciation prospects.

Scott County in Mississippi scores 65/100, ranking #311 of 1,000 US counties (top 31%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

65/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

56/100

Based on 0.6% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

91/100

Price-to-income ratio of 2.6x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

County

Verdict

MarshallMS

$208,594

Est. pending

—

Buy

View

UnionMS

$186,723

$1,100

7.07%

Buy

View

CurrentScottMS

$116,728

Est. pending

—

Buy

TishomingoMS

$186,177

Est. pending

—

Buy

View

MadisonMS

$329,801

$1,707

6.21%

Buy

View

LafayetteMS

$393,948

$2,560

7.80%

Buy

View