Housing & Real Estate — Petal, Mississippi
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 4,282 |
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| Occupied | 3,778 |
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| Vacant | 504 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 2,733 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,045 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $174,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$211,000 |
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| Median Rent | $958/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,502/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | affordable |
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| Rent as % of Income | 15.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 45.1% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 465 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 568 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 425 |
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| Built before 1960 | 780 |
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| Median Year Built | 1977 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
