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Prentiss, MS

Prentiss, MS.

Population: 6,099 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$82,900
1-year appreciation
-3.2%
3-year appreciation
-7.8%
5-year appreciation
-20.4%
10-year appreciation
-5.6%
All-time peak (2021-12)
$112,058
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Very Low

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
62.3 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Prentiss Jefferson Davis County Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (34 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-8 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Median annual property tax
$749
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
49.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
908
Average weekly wage
$788
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Utilities, Professional Services

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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