Housing & Real Estate — Tupelo, Mississippi
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 17,573 |
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| Occupied | 15,327 |
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| Vacant | 2,246 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 9,610 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 5,717 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $212,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$242,000 |
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| Median Rent | $940/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,651/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 17.0% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 46.4% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,218 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,928 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,462 |
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| Built before 1960 | 2,360 |
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| Median Year Built | 1981 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
