I’ve analyzed the Zillow Home Value Index data to identify Mississippi’s fastest-growing towns from 2016 to 2025. These 25 communities have demonstrated remarkable resilience and growth in a state traditionally known for affordability and steady markets.
The data reveals a fascinating geographic pattern – many top performers are either Gulf Coast communities benefiting from tourism and second-home demand or suburbs near Memphis and Jackson experiencing spillover growth. In nearly all cases, the most substantial value jumps occurred between 2020-2023, demonstrating pandemic-era market dynamics.
For investors and homeowners, these towns represent Mississippi’s growth corridors where equity accumulation has outpaced state averages. The following analysis ranks each location by percentage appreciation, with detailed financial metrics and customized investment insights.
25. Terry
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 63.42%
- Home value in 2016: $145,408
- Home value in 2017: $150,728
- Home value in 2018: $153,831
- Home value in 2019: $163,146
- Home value in 2020: $173,329
- Home value in 2021: $184,484
- Home value in 2022: $206,037
- Home value in 2023: $217,722
- Home value in 2024: $223,636
- Home value in 2025: $237,619
Your $145K investment in Terry would have generated nearly $92,000 in equity over nine years, outperforming many financial instruments. The consistent year-over-year appreciation suggests a stable market with minimal volatility. Located just south of Jackson, Terry offers investment stability without the premium pricing of larger metro areas.
24. Richland
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 64.77%
- Home value in 2016: $124,609
- Home value in 2017: $127,291
- Home value in 2018: $132,696
- Home value in 2019: $137,307
- Home value in 2020: $141,180
- Home value in 2021: $153,712
- Home value in 2022: $174,226
- Home value in 2023: $186,273
- Home value in 2024: $197,824
- Home value in 2025: $205,323
With a remarkable 64.8% appreciation yielding $80,715 in equity growth, Richland demonstrates excellent ROI potential. The acceleration after 2020 (45% growth in just five years) indicates increasing demand and market desirability. This rapidly developing community south of Jackson offers buyers an attractive entry point with proven appreciation momentum.
23. Sardis
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 67.02%
- Home value in 2016: $86,905
- Home value in 2017: $87,951
- Home value in 2018: $88,415
- Home value in 2019: $90,143
- Home value in 2020: $96,349
- Home value in 2021: $110,382
- Home value in 2022: $133,386
- Home value in 2023: $141,019
- Home value in 2024: $138,066
- Home value in 2025: $145,149
Sardis represents an investment success story with 67% growth from a low entry point, delivering $58,244 in wealth creation. The dramatic 50% surge between 2020-2023 signals strong momentum despite minor 2024 correction. This northern Mississippi town near Sardis Lake combines affordability with impressive capital appreciation for budget-conscious investors.
22. Long Beach
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 67.24%
- Home value in 2016: $133,266
- Home value in 2017: $140,255
- Home value in 2018: $150,013
- Home value in 2019: $157,184
- Home value in 2020: $165,061
- Home value in 2021: $179,521
- Home value in 2022: $207,649
- Home value in 2023: $219,830
- Home value in 2024: $224,474
- Home value in 2025: $222,880
Your coastal investment in Long Beach would have accumulated nearly $90,000 in equity despite recent stabilization. The 35% jump between 2019-2024 demonstrates Gulf Coast premium pricing taking hold. This beachfront community offers a compelling value proposition compared to other Gulf markets while delivering reliable appreciation.
21. Olive Branch
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 67.37%
- Home value in 2016: $192,327
- Home value in 2017: $197,268
- Home value in 2018: $208,767
- Home value in 2019: $221,746
- Home value in 2020: $236,942
- Home value in 2021: $258,846
- Home value in 2022: $303,823
- Home value in 2023: $318,499
- Home value in 2024: $322,877
- Home value in 2025: $321,902
Olive Branch has transformed $192K into $322K over nine years, representing substantial wealth creation for homeowners. The Memphis suburb’s premium valuation reflects its status as a high-demand commuter community. After nearly 68% appreciation with robust growth fundamentals, recent stabilization suggests a maturing market reaching equilibrium.
20. Gulf Hills
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 67.70%
- Home value in 2016: $140,590
- Home value in 2017: $147,981
- Home value in 2018: $153,309
- Home value in 2019: $159,264
- Home value in 2020: $166,275
- Home value in 2021: $180,437
- Home value in 2022: $210,025
- Home value in 2023: $223,276
- Home value in 2024: $228,685
- Home value in 2025: $235,772
Gulf Hills has delivered exceptional financial performance with $95,182 in equity growth and 67.7% ROI. The coastal community saw its most dramatic appreciation phase during 2021-2023 with 41% growth in just three years. This upscale enclave near Ocean Springs balances waterfront lifestyle benefits with investment-grade appreciation potential.
19. Sarah
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 68.44%
- Home value in 2016: $124,761
- Home value in 2017: $127,535
- Home value in 2018: $131,152
- Home value in 2019: $139,425
- Home value in 2020: $149,883
- Home value in 2021: $167,358
- Home value in 2022: $184,882
- Home value in 2023: $196,930
- Home value in 2024: $202,276
- Home value in 2025: $210,151
Sarah has rewarded investors with 68.4% appreciation, generating $85,390 in wealth from an accessible entry point. The steady growth trajectory shows remarkable consistency with no down years. This northern Mississippi community offers excellent value with continued price momentum even in the later forecast periods.
18. Batesville
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 68.84%
- Home value in 2016: $109,357
- Home value in 2017: $109,979
- Home value in 2018: $111,196
- Home value in 2019: $113,409
- Home value in 2020: $122,662
- Home value in 2021: $136,166
- Home value in 2022: $159,860
- Home value in 2023: $173,094
- Home value in 2024: $174,331
- Home value in 2025: $184,641
Batesville’s investment story features modest early returns followed by explosive 63% growth from 2019-2025. Your $109K purchase would now be worth $184K, representing significant financial leverage. This I-55 corridor town combines strategic location advantages with compelling value metrics that continue to drive buyer interest.
17. Gulfport
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 69.01%
- Home value in 2016: $112,311
- Home value in 2017: $115,717
- Home value in 2018: $123,533
- Home value in 2019: $128,546
- Home value in 2020: $135,373
- Home value in 2021: $148,135
- Home value in 2022: $173,689
- Home value in 2023: $181,498
- Home value in 2024: $187,196
- Home value in 2025: $189,821
Gulfport has transformed a modest $112K investment into nearly $190K, delivering 69% returns over nine years. The coastal hub experienced its strongest growth phase during 2020-2023, appreciating 34% during the pandemic era. As Mississippi’s second-largest city, Gulfport offers urban amenities with coastal pricing advantages and proven appreciation potential.
16. Senatobia
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 70.65%
- Home value in 2016: $132,803
- Home value in 2017: $137,452
- Home value in 2018: $145,142
- Home value in 2019: $152,500
- Home value in 2020: $164,567
- Home value in 2021: $178,584
- Home value in 2022: $201,068
- Home value in 2023: $216,705
- Home value in 2024: $224,594
- Home value in 2025: $226,625
Your Senatobia investment would have yielded $93,822 in equity growth through consistent 70.6% appreciation. The market shows remarkable resilience with steady gains across all measurement periods. This northern Mississippi community offers a compelling combination of affordability and proven growth fundamentals for long-term wealth building.
15. Iuka
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 71.54%
- Home value in 2016: $109,596
- Home value in 2017: $111,209
- Home value in 2018: $115,190
- Home value in 2019: $116,182
- Home value in 2020: $121,956
- Home value in 2021: $136,392
- Home value in 2022: $164,041
- Home value in 2023: $166,361
- Home value in 2024: $173,391
- Home value in 2025: $188,002
Iuka’s 71.5% appreciation has converted a $109K investment into $188K, demonstrating exceptional wealth-building capacity. The dramatic acceleration after 2020 reflects changing buyer preferences for smaller communities. This northeastern border town offers remarkable value for buyers seeking significant appreciation potential from an accessible price point.
14. Gautier
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 72.54%
- Home value in 2016: $103,254
- Home value in 2017: $109,819
- Home value in 2018: $113,863
- Home value in 2019: $118,390
- Home value in 2020: $125,439
- Home value in 2021: $135,832
- Home value in 2022: $156,932
- Home value in 2023: $163,873
- Home value in 2024: $169,163
- Home value in 2025: $178,157
Gautier has generated impressive 72.5% returns from one of the Gulf Coast’s most accessible entry points. Your $103K property has appreciated by $74,903, representing substantial financial leverage. This waterfront community offers exceptional value relative to neighboring coastal markets while delivering superior appreciation metrics.
13. Byram
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 73.08%
- Home value in 2016: $119,693
- Home value in 2017: $124,239
- Home value in 2018: $128,776
- Home value in 2019: $136,399
- Home value in 2020: $145,072
- Home value in 2021: $155,069
- Home value in 2022: $176,708
- Home value in 2023: $191,666
- Home value in 2024: $195,074
- Home value in 2025: $207,169
Byram’s investment performance has turned $119K into $207K through consistent 73.1% appreciation. The Jackson suburb demonstrates resilient demand with strong price momentum continuing through 2025. This strategic location combines suburban lifestyle benefits with substantial equity building potential at a favorable cost basis.
12. Diamondhead
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 74.41%
- Home value in 2016: $139,014
- Home value in 2017: $144,660
- Home value in 2018: $155,887
- Home value in 2019: $160,340
- Home value in 2020: $169,429
- Home value in 2021: $185,344
- Home value in 2022: $221,908
- Home value in 2023: $232,527
- Home value in 2024: $239,408
- Home value in 2025: $242,458
Diamondhead has delivered exceptional 74.4% appreciation, increasing property values by $103,444 in nine years. The coastal community experienced its strongest growth phase during 2020-2023 with a 37% surge. This premier Gulf Coast location combines resort-like amenities with strong investment fundamentals and continued price stability.
11. Ocean Springs
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 74.90%
- Home value in 2016: $149,140
- Home value in 2017: $154,640
- Home value in 2018: $160,991
- Home value in 2019: $168,323
- Home value in 2020: $177,900
- Home value in 2021: $196,268
- Home value in 2022: $231,777
- Home value in 2023: $243,647
- Home value in 2024: $253,455
- Home value in 2025: $260,850
Ocean Springs has generated outstanding investment returns with $111,710 in equity growth and 74.9% appreciation. The premium coastal market saw its most dramatic gains during 2020-2023 with values increasing by 37%. This arts-centric community combines cultural amenities with waterfront lifestyle and proven price resilience even at higher valuation points.
10. Diberville
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 75.25%
- Home value in 2016: $116,834
- Home value in 2017: $121,737
- Home value in 2018: $130,043
- Home value in 2019: $136,052
- Home value in 2020: $141,935
- Home value in 2021: $157,223
- Home value in 2022: $183,303
- Home value in 2023: $195,830
- Home value in 2024: $203,665
- Home value in 2025: $204,753
Diberville has transformed a modest $116K investment into $204K through exceptional 75.3% appreciation over nine years. The 44% surge between 2019-2023 reveals accelerating demand in this coastal market. This strategically located community offers Gulf Coast lifestyle advantages with an attractive price point and proven capital growth potential.
9. Oxford
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 76.31%
- Home value in 2016: $212,276
- Home value in 2017: $225,298
- Home value in 2018: $230,159
- Home value in 2019: $234,292
- Home value in 2020: $234,909
- Home value in 2021: $245,781
- Home value in 2022: $278,340
- Home value in 2023: $291,036
- Home value in 2024: $335,985
- Home value in 2025: $374,271
Oxford leads Mississippi’s premium market with 76.3% appreciation generating nearly $162K in wealth creation. The university town’s exceptional 59% growth since 2020 demonstrates accelerating demand and pricing power. This cultural and educational hub’s investment performance validates its premium pricing with returns justifying the higher entry point.
8. Byhalia
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 79.43%
- Home value in 2016: $143,393
- Home value in 2017: $150,840
- Home value in 2018: $156,739
- Home value in 2019: $166,403
- Home value in 2020: $180,597
- Home value in 2021: $205,637
- Home value in 2022: $229,839
- Home value in 2023: $237,151
- Home value in 2024: $246,140
- Home value in 2025: $257,287
Byhalia has delivered remarkable 79.4% returns, transforming $143K into $257K through consistent appreciation. The Memphis suburb shows exceptional financial performance with values increasing 54% since 2019 alone. This strategically positioned community offers compelling investment metrics with continued price momentum and wealth-building potential.
7. Coldwater
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 79.45%
- Home value in 2016: $125,077
- Home value in 2017: $130,900
- Home value in 2018: $136,131
- Home value in 2019: $146,205
- Home value in 2020: $156,970
- Home value in 2021: $175,964
- Home value in 2022: $194,371
- Home value in 2023: $207,339
- Home value in 2024: $217,672
- Home value in 2025: $224,446
Coldwater has generated exceptional 79.4% returns, converting $125K into $224K and creating nearly $100K in equity. The market’s consistent performance features impressive 53% appreciation since 2019 alone. This northern Mississippi community demonstrates how strategic location advantages can deliver premium financial performance at accessible price points.
6. Southaven
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 80.80%
- Home value in 2016: $146,511
- Home value in 2017: $150,781
- Home value in 2018: $160,277
- Home value in 2019: $170,109
- Home value in 2020: $184,876
- Home value in 2021: $204,312
- Home value in 2022: $242,563
- Home value in 2023: $259,901
- Home value in 2024: $264,193
- Home value in 2025: $264,895
Southaven’s stellar 80.8% appreciation has turned $146K into nearly $265K, generating $118K in wealth. The Memphis suburb experienced extraordinary 56% growth from 2019-2023, with recent stabilization indicating market maturity. This premier commuter community offers compelling value compared to similar positions in other metros with proven capital appreciation potential.
5. Lynchburg
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 82.03%
- Home value in 2016: $136,176
- Home value in 2017: $139,916
- Home value in 2018: $149,379
- Home value in 2019: $160,321
- Home value in 2020: $169,627
- Home value in 2021: $185,380
- Home value in 2022: $219,984
- Home value in 2023: $235,152
- Home value in 2024: $243,091
- Home value in 2025: $247,878
Lynchburg has delivered exceptional 82% appreciation, transforming $136K into nearly $248K through consistent growth. Your investment would have increased by a remarkable 55% since 2019 alone, demonstrating accelerating demand. This community combines accessible entry pricing with premium appreciation potential, making it an outstanding wealth-building opportunity.
4. Walls
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 82.22%
- Home value in 2016: $136,388
- Home value in 2017: $140,616
- Home value in 2018: $149,117
- Home value in 2019: $159,644
- Home value in 2020: $172,802
- Home value in 2021: $192,196
- Home value in 2022: $220,853
- Home value in 2023: $238,151
- Home value in 2024: $243,526
- Home value in 2025: $248,530
Walls has generated exceptional 82.2% returns, creating $112,142 in equity from a modest $136K investment. The Memphis suburb has seen its most dramatic growth phase since 2020, with 44% appreciation in just five years. This strategically positioned border community combines Mississippi affordability with proximity to Memphis amenities and employment centers.
3. Bay Saint Louis
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 84.42%
- Home value in 2016: $124,661
- Home value in 2017: $133,435
- Home value in 2018: $144,632
- Home value in 2019: $157,075
- Home value in 2020: $163,906
- Home value in 2021: $185,716
- Home value in 2022: $220,426
- Home value in 2023: $225,363
- Home value in 2024: $227,036
- Home value in 2025: $229,901
Bay Saint Louis has delivered remarkable 84.4% appreciation, turning a $124K investment into nearly $230K over nine years. The coastal gem experienced explosive 40% growth between 2019-2022 during the pandemic real estate boom. This charming waterfront community offers Gulf Coast lifestyle at a fraction of Florida prices while delivering superior capital appreciation potential.
2. Waveland
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 91.53%
- Home value in 2016: $104,118
- Home value in 2017: $114,847
- Home value in 2018: $122,745
- Home value in 2019: $130,996
- Home value in 2020: $142,527
- Home value in 2021: $160,739
- Home value in 2022: $188,601
- Home value in 2023: $195,632
- Home value in 2024: $200,360
- Home value in 2025: $199,418
Waveland stands out with exceptional 91.5% appreciation, transforming $104K into $199K and generating $95K in wealth. The Gulf Coast community saw remarkable 44% growth from 2019-2022 during peak market demand. This coastal gem offers an extraordinary value proposition for investors seeking waterfront property with proven appreciation fundamentals.
1. Horn Lake
- % change from 2016 to 2025: 93.50%
- Home value in 2016: $100,346
- Home value in 2017: $103,673
- Home value in 2018: $112,660
- Home value in 2019: $122,676
- Home value in 2020: $129,826
- Home value in 2021: $146,157
- Home value in 2022: $171,175
- Home value in 2023: $188,961
- Home value in 2024: $194,409
- Home value in 2025: $194,170
Horn Lake leads Mississippi with extraordinary 93.5% appreciation, nearly doubling homeowner equity from an accessible $100K entry point. Your investment would have seen explosive 54% growth between 2019-2023 during peak market conditions. This Memphis suburb demonstrates how strategic location combined with affordable pricing can produce market-leading financial returns for savvy investors.
