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MS area data

Houston, MS

Houston, MS.

Population: 8,802 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$143,948
1-year appreciation
-2.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+10.5%
10-year appreciation
+35.0%
All-time peak (2025-10)
$148,015
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
3

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
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, drought, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
74.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.1 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace Parkway (11 mi)
Nearest airport
Houston Municipal Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-51 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$1,166
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
49.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,651
Average weekly wage
$733
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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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