Investor-grade market analytics for Laurel, Mississippi. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through July 2026.
$153,650
-2.3% year-over-year
8.8%
gross annual
-2.3%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-2.3% year-over-year
18/100
Very LowIn-migrants avg $46,422 AGI vs out-migrants $39,099
Opportunity Zone Market
2 ZIP codes in Laurel are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →
Laurel, MS is experiencing a correction with -2.3% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.08x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 8.85% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Laurel, MS's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (60/100). The composite climate risk score of 18/100 (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
Migration flows, ZIP-level neighborhood data, full demographics, price history, and the Market Screener.