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Collins, MS

Collins, MS.

Population: 8,977 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,737
1-year appreciation
+11.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+60.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$171,737
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.5%

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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
drought, hurricane, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
63.5 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Ora Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-33 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$707
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
38.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,331
Average weekly wage
$820
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care

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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