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Bay Springs, MS

Bay Springs, MS.

Population: 4,427 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$140,064
1-year appreciation
-3.6%
3-year appreciation
-12.7%
5-year appreciation
-10.8%
All-time peak (2021-12)
$173,617
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-3.7%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low
Top hazards
lightning, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
63.9 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Thigpen Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-3 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Median annual property tax
$641
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
56.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,115
Average weekly wage
$990
Top industries (by employment)
Other Services, Construction, Information

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents