Housing & Real Estate — Starkville, Mississippi
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 14,434 |
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| Occupied | 11,795 |
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| Vacant | 2,639 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,229 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 7,566 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $299,900 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$327,000 |
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| Median Rent | $875/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $2,621/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 24.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 55.6% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,526 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,406 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 2,263 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,613 |
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| Median Year Built | 1990 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
