Brookhaven, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lincoln County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
11,656
Population
539/sq mi density
$36,269
Median Income
$25,903 per capita
$111,500
Home Value
$164,615 Zillow
$736
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$36,269 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,500 home value, $736/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$111,500
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$736/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,510
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$111,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$164,615
Redfin Median Sale
$51,250
Median Sale Price
$51,250
Median List Price
$199,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.2%
Owner-Occupied
44.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$736/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$51,250
Median Days on Market
62 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
34.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$32
Active Inventory
43
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $111,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $164,615 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $51,250 |
| Median Sale Price | $51,250 |
| Median List Price | $199,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $32 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
| Days on Market | 62 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 34.9% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 43 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $32 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,510 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |