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MS area data

Raleigh, MS

Raleigh, MS.

Population: 2,968 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$145,660
1-year appreciation
-6.7%
3-year appreciation
-9.6%
5-year appreciation
-7.0%
10-year appreciation
+20.6%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$169,796
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hail, hurricane, strongWind, tornado

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
60.9 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Smith County Airport (15 mi)
Nearest major airport
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) (38 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
-27 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Median annual property tax
$439
Mean commute to work
40 min
Households with broadband internet
35.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,090
Average weekly wage
$988
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, 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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