Columbus, MS Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Columbus, Mississippi. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.

Median Home Price

$191,764

+2.3% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

8.4%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+2.3%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+2.3% year-over-year

Climate Risk

25/100

Low

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
2.5mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Bottom 24% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral0.93x

In-migrants avg $45,773 AGI vs out-migrants $49,343

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Columbus are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Columbus Market Summary

Columbus, MS shows steady growth at 2.3% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.72x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.43% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score90/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.7x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$51,587

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+1.1%
Base Case+2.3%
Bull Case+3.4%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Columbus, MS's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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