Hancock County, MS home prices

Hancock County, MS: the typical home is worth $238,758 as of 2026-05, up +0.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $207/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1979: $59,718 → 2026: $238,758 (4.0×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $238,758, homes in Hancock County sit 60% above the Mississippi median ($149,134) and 2% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #8 of 80 Mississippi counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+0.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 76 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~15% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,179/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,600/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Harrison County, MS ($228,992) · Pearl River County, MS ($200,157) · Saint Tammany Parish, LA ($286,357) · Saint Bernard Parish, LA ($208,026) · Stone County, MS ($205,524) · Orleans Parish, LA ($246,507)