Lamar County, MS home prices

Lamar County, MS: the typical home is worth $267,560 as of 2026-05, up +4.3% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $167/sq ft. Rent…

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

1979: $93,617 → 2026: $267,560 (2.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $267,560, homes in Lamar County sit 79% above the Mississippi median ($149,134) and 14% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #6 of 80 Mississippi counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.3% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 54 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.2× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,321/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,512/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Forrest County, MS ($187,739) · Marion County, MS ($140,499) · Pearl River County, MS ($200,157) · Covington County, MS ($182,178) · Perry County, MS ($161,222) · Jefferson Davis County, MS ($98,157)