Laurel, MS

Metro area in Mississippi · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -2.4%

Median Home Value

$144,813

↓ -6.4%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,224/mo

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

10.1%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+6.0%

Active Listings

202

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

9.9

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.7%

3 Months

↑ +1.0%

12 Months

↓ -2.4%

5-Year Price Trend

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