Meridian, MS Housing Market
Cold MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the Meridian, MS metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $90K
- Median days on market
- 18 days
- Months of supply
- 38.0
- Active inventory
- 190
- Homes sold
- 5
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 90.2%
- Listings with price drop
- 20.0%
- Data month
- May 2026
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Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Cooling
- Buyer leverage
- High
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- Higher months of supply usually improves buyer leverage on price and terms.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Cold Market
Inventory is high and homes are sitting longer — a buyer's market.
Meridian, MS market summary
The Meridian, MS metro area housing market is cooling down. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $90K, up 278.9% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 18 days on the market, 40.0% shorter than a year ago.
There are 190 homes for sale — 11.8% more than last year. With 38.0 months of supply, this is a buyer's market. 48 new listings were added during this period, down 21.3% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 90.2% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 0.0% of homes sell above their asking price. 20.0% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
78
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Mississippi Median
Investor takeaway
The cooling market may present buying opportunities with less competition and more negotiating leverage. High inventory relative to sales pace means buyers have options and sellers may be flexible on price. Prices are 80% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.
Meridian, MS market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$200K
Price per sq ft
$39
Sale-to-list ratio
90.2%
Months of supply
38.0
Sold above list
0.0%
Price drops
20.0%
New listings
48
↓ 21.3% YoY
Pending sales
47
Off market in 2 weeks
29.8%
Meridian, MS housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Meridian, MS?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Meridian, MS is $90K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Meridian, MS a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 38.0 months of supply, conditions often favor buyers (inventory is relatively high versus sales pace). That can mean more time to negotiate and compare listings.
How long do homes stay on the market in Meridian, MS?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Meridian, MS is 18 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Meridian, MS good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Meridian, MS can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Meridian, MS?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Meridian, MS deals.
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National context
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.