Starkville, MS

Metro area in Mississippi · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +0.6%

Median Home Value

$241,582

↑ +2.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,500/mo

↑ +2.3%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

7.5%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+27.0%

Active Listings

178

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.4

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.5%

3 Months

↑ +1.0%

12 Months

↑ +0.6%

5-Year Price Trend

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