Tupelo, MS Real Estate Market 2026

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

Median Home Price

$196,764

+7.2% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.7%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+7.0%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+7.0% year-over-year

Climate Risk

31/100

Low

Market Momentum

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Warm
3.3mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Net migration: Top 34% nationally

Income Migration

โžก๏ธ Neutral1.01x

In-migrants avg $42,266 AGI vs out-migrants $41,868

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Opportunity Zone Market

6 ZIP codes in Tupelo are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

Tupelo Market Summary

Tupelo, MS is experiencing strong growth with 7.2% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.11x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+65 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk remains low (31/100), favorable for long-term investment stability. Rental yield of 7.69% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score98/100
Price-to-Income Ratio3.1x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$63,188

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+3.5%
Base Case+7.0%
Bull Case+10.5%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Tupelo, MS's primary climate exposure is tornadoes (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 31/100 (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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