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Picayune, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,839
Population
656/sq mi density
$37,270
Median Income
$22,222 per capita
$146,500
Home Value
$190,590 Zillow
$907
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
686
Violent Crime/100K
5,133 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,270 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$146,500 home value, $907/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
686 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$146,500
48% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$907/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,537
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$146,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$190,590
Median Sale Price
$191,950
Median List Price
$214,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.1%
Owner-Occupied
36.9%
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:
$907/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
156 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
17.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$126
Active Inventory
47
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
63.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $146,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,590 |
| Median Sale Price | $191,950 |
| Median List Price | $214,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $126 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $907 |
| 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 | 156 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.0% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 47 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $126 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,537 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 31.9% |