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New Augusta, MS

New Augusta, MS.

Population: 1,684 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$144,558
1-year appreciation
+17.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.1%
5-year appreciation
+0.6%
10-year appreciation
+38.5%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$156,340
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.9%

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
4
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
3

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F

Amenities

Nearest airport
Richton Perry County Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (17 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
-8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Median annual property tax
$721
Households with broadband internet
49.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,478
Average weekly wage
$934
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Agriculture, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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