Lafayette County, MS Housing Market Brief
county · MS · as of May 2026
What is Lafayette County, MS’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Lafayette County, MS in its market cycle?
Lafayette County, MS is classified as Declining — cooling, with scores declining over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lafayette County, MS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $450K | ▲ +2.3% |
| Median Days on Market | 33 days | ▲ +17.9% |
| Months of Supply | 3.0 | ▲ +36.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 374 | ▲ +34.5% |
| Homes Sold | 125 | ▲ +0.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $256 | ▲ +1.3% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | ▼ -5% |
How has Lafayette County, MS’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette County, MS a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lafayette County, MS is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 42 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lafayette County, MS?
The median sale price in Lafayette County, MS is $450K, having risen 2.3% over the past year.
How affordable is Lafayette County, MS?
Lafayette County, MS scores 14 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lafayette County, MS's Alpha Score?
Lafayette County, MS's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (14/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lafayette County, MS? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.