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Bailey, MS

Bailey, MS.

Population: 1,930 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,764
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.6%
10-year appreciation
+37.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$196,764
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-1.1%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
coldWave, lightning, tornado, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.1 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
227

Amenities

Nearest airport
Topton Air Estates Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-217 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Median annual property tax
$1,051
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,794
Average weekly wage
$882
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
20

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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