Looking for affordable housing options? According to the Zillow Home Value Index, Mississippi offers some of the most budget-friendly real estate in the nation. The state’s unique blend of rural charm and small-town living creates opportunities for homebuyers seeking value.
When you examine the data across multiple years, you’ll notice fascinating patterns in Mississippi’s most affordable communities. Many towns in the Delta region dominate the list, with average home values under $80,000 – a fraction of the national average. This creates both challenges and opportunities for these communities.
What might surprise you is how dramatically home values have changed in some locations. While several towns have experienced significant growth since 2015, others have seen notable declines since 2020. This volatility reflects the complex economic factors affecting Mississippi’s housing market, including population shifts, economic development initiatives, and the lingering effects of the pandemic.
1. Rolling Fork
- 2025 Home Value: $79,685.35
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Rounding out our list, the Issaquena County community of Rolling Fork offers housing around $79,700 in 2025. This small Delta town gained national attention after suffering devastating tornado damage in March 2023, yet its housing market has demonstrated resilience.
2. Prentiss
- 2025 Home Value: $79,598.67
- 2020 Home Value: $76,028.85
- 2015 Home Value: $69,871.42
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: 13.92%
- % Change 2020-2025: 4.70%
The Jefferson Davis County seat of Prentiss shows steady, moderate growth with a 13.92% increase since 2015 and 4.70% since 2020, with values reaching nearly $79,600 by 2025. Unlike many towns on this list, Prentiss is located in southern Mississippi rather than the Delta region.
3. Cruger
- 2025 Home Value: $79,556.68
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The tiny Holmes County community of Cruger sits within the Jackson metropolitan area, with housing values approaching $79,600 in 2025. This small town along Highway 12 between Tchula and Lexington represents the higher end of our affordability list while still offering remarkable value.
4. Louise
- 2025 Home Value: $74,624.79
- 2020 Home Value: $56,476.78
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- % Change 2020-2025: 32.13%
The small Humphreys County community of Louise has experienced the strongest recent growth on our list, with values surging an impressive 32.13% since 2020, rising from about $56,500 to over $74,600 in 2025. This rural town defies the trend seen in some Delta communities, showing remarkable market strength. The substantial appreciation suggests Louise may be benefiting from specific local factors driving demand, though it remains highly affordable compared to national averages.
5. Jackson
- 2025 Home Value: $70,846.47
- 2020 Home Value: $64,889.38
- 2015 Home Value: $49,214.18
- 2010 Home Value: $53,477.66
- % Change 2010-2025: 32.48%
- % Change 2015-2025: 43.96%
- % Change 2020-2025: 9.18%
Surprisingly, Mississippi’s capital and largest city appears on this affordability list with average home values of approximately $70,800 in 2025. Jackson in Hinds County has experienced significant growth of 32.48% since 2010 and 43.96% since 2015, with a healthy 9.18% increase since 2020. Despite being the state’s urban center, Jackson’s average homes remain remarkably affordable by national standards.
6. Morton
- 2025 Home Value: $70,295.17
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Located in Scott County in central Mississippi, Morton offers housing values around $70,300 in 2025. Unlike many towns on this list, Morton sits in the central part of the state rather than the Delta region. Though historical data isn’t available for comparison, Morton represents the affordable housing options available in Mississippi’s central corridor.
7. Greenwood
- 2025 Home Value: $70,287.52
- 2020 Home Value: $63,226.79
- 2015 Home Value: $43,790.09
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: 60.51%
- % Change 2020-2025: 11.17%
The Delta hub of Greenwood in Leflore County shows impressive long-term growth, with values surging 60.51% since 2015 and 11.17% since 2020, reaching over $70,200 by 2025. Famous as a cotton market center and for its blues heritage, this community anchors its own metropolitan area while appearing on our affordable homes list.
8. Belzoni
- 2025 Home Value: $69,264.77
- 2020 Home Value: $61,539.90
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- % Change 2020-2025: 12.55%
The self-proclaimed “Catfish Capital of the World,” Belzoni in Humphreys County has seen healthy growth of 12.55% since 2020, with average values rising from about $61,500 to over $69,200 in 2025. This Delta community demonstrates that even in economically challenged regions, certain towns can experience positive market momentum.
9. Sidon
- 2025 Home Value: $69,152.83
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The tiny Leflore County community of Sidon falls within the Greenwood metropolitan area, with housing values averaging just over $69,100 in 2025. This diminutive Delta town maintains the affordability characteristic of Mississippi’s rural communities. Without historical data points, tracking market trends isn’t possible, but Sidon exemplifies the housing value proposition found in Mississippi’s smallest municipalities where property prices remain a fraction of national averages.
10. Yazoo City
- 2025 Home Value: $69,059.75
- 2020 Home Value: $68,762.40
- 2015 Home Value: $70,265.00
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: -1.72%
- % Change 2020-2025: 0.43%
The historic community of Yazoo City in Yazoo County shows remarkable stability with just a 0.43% increase since 2020 and a slight 1.72% decline since 2015, with current values around $69,000. Located within the Jackson metropolitan area, this town known for its colorful downtown architecture and literary connections to Willie Morris has maintained consistent property values despite regional economic challenges.
11. Lexington
- 2025 Home Value: $68,767.08
- 2020 Home Value: $59,558.07
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- % Change 2020-2025: 15.46%
The Holmes County seat of Lexington has bucked the trend seen in some Delta communities, showing healthy 15.46% growth since 2020 with values increasing from about $59,500 to nearly $68,800 in 2025. Located within the Jackson metropolitan area, this historic community founded in 1836 demonstrates that some smaller Mississippi towns are experiencing positive market momentum.
12. Moorhead
- 2025 Home Value: $66,512.43
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Situated in Sunflower County within the Indianola metropolitan area, Moorhead boasts average home values around $66,500 in 2025. Though historical data isn’t available for comparison, Moorhead’s current housing market reflects the economic conditions typical of small Mississippi Delta communities.
13. Derma
- 2025 Home Value: $65,878.03
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The small community of Derma in Calhoun County offers housing at approximately $65,900 in 2025. Unlike many towns on this list, Derma is located in north-central Mississippi rather than the Delta region. This rural town maintains affordable housing options typical of Mississippi’s less populated areas. Without historical data points, tracking market trends isn’t possible, but Derma represents the housing affordability found throughout rural Mississippi.
14. Leland
- 2025 Home Value: $65,772.26
- 2020 Home Value: $87,967.40
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- % Change 2020-2025: -25.23%
Just minutes from Greenville in Washington County, Leland shows a similar pattern to its neighbor with a substantial 25.23% value decline since 2020, dropping from nearly $88,000 to around $65,800 in 2025. The significant decrease in property values indicates substantial market pressures affecting communities throughout Washington County.
15. Hollandale
- 2025 Home Value: $65,533.88
- 2020 Home Value: $89,865.41
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- % Change 2020-2025: -27.08%
Washington County’s Hollandale has experienced one of the sharpest declines on our list, with home values plummeting 27.08% from nearly $90,000 in 2020 to about $65,500 in 2025. Part of the Greenville metropolitan area, this Delta town demonstrates the market volatility affecting certain Mississippi communities. The dramatic decrease suggests significant economic challenges, potentially including population loss and limited economic development opportunities in this agricultural region.
16. Sunflower
- 2025 Home Value: $62,119.38
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Appropriately named for its county, the town of Sunflower sits in the heart of the Mississippi Delta within the Indianola metropolitan area, with average home values around $62,100 in 2025. Though historical data isn’t available to track its market evolution, Sunflower’s current affordability highlights the value proposition of small-town Mississippi living.
17. Stonewall
- 2025 Home Value: $59,271.04
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The eastern Mississippi town of Stonewall in Clarke County offers housing values around $59,300 in 2025. Unlike many towns on this list, Stonewall is located in the Meridian metropolitan area rather than the Delta region. This former mill town has transitioned through economic changes while maintaining affordable housing options. Without historical data points, tracking market trends isn’t possible, but Stonewall represents eastern Mississippi’s housing affordability.
18. Drew
- 2025 Home Value: $58,898.35
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In the heart of Sunflower County within the Indianola metropolitan area, Drew offers housing averaging just under $59,000 in 2025. This Delta community, known for its agricultural heritage, maintains affordability that stands in stark contrast to national housing costs. While historical comparison isn’t possible without earlier data, Drew’s current market position exemplifies the housing economics of Mississippi’s rural regions.
19. Goodman
- 2025 Home Value: $57,564.13
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Another Holmes County community within the Jackson metropolitan area, Goodman provides affordable housing options with average values around $57,500 in 2025. This small town between Jackson and Greenwood highlights the value disparity between Mississippi’s capital region and its outlying rural communities. Without historical data, it’s difficult to trace Goodman’s market trajectory, but its current affordability makes it accessible to budget-conscious homebuyers.
20. Tchula
- 2025 Home Value: $55,661.37
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Holmes County’s Tchula offers housing at just over $55,600 in 2025, making it the sixth most affordable town in Mississippi. Despite being within the Jackson metropolitan area, this small community maintains extremely low property values compared to national averages. Tchula faces significant economic challenges, with limited historical data available to track its housing market performance over time.
21. Tutwiler
- 2025 Home Value: $55,303.39
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Situated in Tallahatchie County within the Clarksdale metropolitan area, Tutwiler presents a compelling opportunity with average home values around $55,300 in 2025. While historical price data isn’t available, Tutwiler’s current affordability reflects both its rural location and the economic realities of the Mississippi Delta region.
22. Greenville
- 2025 Home Value: $48,933.70
- 2020 Home Value: $66,989.40
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- % Change 2020-2025: -26.95%
The Delta hub of Greenville in Washington County has experienced a dramatic 26.95% decline in home values since 2020, dropping from nearly $67,000 to under $49,000 in 2025. As a regional center on the Mississippi River, Greenville’s housing market reflects broader economic challenges facing the Delta region. Despite being one of the larger communities on this list, the substantial decrease in property values indicates ongoing population loss and economic pressures affecting this historic river city.
23. Durant
- 2025 Home Value: $46,896.77
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Located in Holmes County within the Jackson metropolitan area, Durant presents an affordable housing option with average values under $47,000 in 2025. The small community sits along Interstate 55, providing residents with accessibility while maintaining small-town affordability. Though historical data is unavailable, Durant’s current market position reflects the broader economic patterns of central Mississippi’s smaller communities.
24. Clarksdale
- 2025 Home Value: $44,175.78
- 2020 Home Value: $44,298.04
- 2015 Home Value: $41,913.55
- 2010 Home Value: N/A
- % Change 2010-2025: N/A
- % Change 2015-2025: 5.40%
- % Change 2020-2025: -0.28%
The legendary blues destination of Clarksdale in Coahoma County offers remarkably affordable housing at just over $44,000 in 2025. You’ll find home values have remained surprisingly stable over the last decade, showing modest 5.40% growth since 2015 but a slight decline of 0.28% since 2020.
25. Itta Bena
- 2025 Home Value: $40,082.86
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Nestled in Leflore County within the Greenwood metropolitan area, Itta Bena stands as Mississippi’s most affordable town with homes averaging just over $40,000 in 2025. While historical data is limited, the current values reflect the economic challenges facing this small Delta community. Despite being home to Mississippi Valley State University, Itta Bena continues to experience housing market pressures typical of rural areas with declining populations.
