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Petal, MS

Petal, MS.

Population: 22,882 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$225,460
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+4.4%
5-year appreciation
+20.0%
10-year appreciation
+47.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$225,460
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.9%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Rents

Typical rent
$1,268/mo

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
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.4 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
145

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-70 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$1,400
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
65.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,313
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

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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