Investor-grade market analytics for Laurel, Mississippi. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.
$144,813
-6.4% year-over-year
10.1%
gross annual
-6.1%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
-6.1% year-over-year
Laurel, MS is experiencing a correction with -6.4% year-over-year decline, signaling a buyer's market with softening demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 2.9x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+19 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 10.14% 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.