Investor-grade market analytics for Starkville, Mississippi. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.
$257,814
+3.9% year-over-year
6.7%
gross annual
+3.8%
base case (Zillow ZHVF)
+3.8% year-over-year
18/100
Very LowNet migration: Bottom 41% nationally
In-migrants avg $51,697 AGI vs out-migrants $44,202
Opportunity Zone Market
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Starkville, MS shows steady growth at 3.9% year-over-year appreciation, reflecting balanced market conditions with moderate demand. Affordability is moderately stretched with a price-to-income ratio of 5.49x, above the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (18/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 6.67% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.
12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)
Starkville, MS's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (38/100). 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
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