Mendenhall, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Simpson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,397
Population
448/sq mi density
$39,911
Median Income
$24,836 per capita
$102,800
Home Value
$145,926 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
188
Violent Crime/100K
987 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$39,911 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,800 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$102,800
64% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$872/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
2% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,132
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$102,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$145,926
Redfin Median Sale
$172,300
Median Sale Price
$172,300
Median List Price
$249,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.7%
Owner-Occupied
33.3%
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:
$872/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$172,300
Median Days on Market
77 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
60.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$66
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $102,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $145,926 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $172,300 |
| Median Sale Price | $172,300 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $66 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $872 |
| 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 | 77 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 60.0% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $66 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 33.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,132 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |