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Laurel, MS — ZIP 39440

Population: 19,385 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$109,445
1-year appreciation
-5.4%
3-year appreciation
-9.6%
5-year appreciation
+0.2%
10-year appreciation
+26.9%
All-time peak (2022-01)
$122,875
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-5.0%
New listings (monthly)
19

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
9
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, tornado, coldWave, hail

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hesler Noble Field (LUL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
0 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Median annual property tax
$1,224
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
57.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
21,345
Average weekly wage
$907
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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