Newton County, MS Housing Market Brief
county · MS · score computed October 2026
What is Newton 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.
Population band 3 of 5 (population 20,431–39,126) · comparable within its band
Where is Newton County, MS in its market cycle?
Newton County, MS is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Newton County, MS?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Newton County, MS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $85K | ▼ -29% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 394 days | ▲ +775.6% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 6.7 | ▼ -46.4% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 28 | ▲ +12% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 4 | ▲ +100% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $69 | ▼ -5.2% | Redfin |
How has Newton County, MS’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Newton County, MS a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Newton County, MS is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 35 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Newton County, MS?
The median sale price in Newton County, MS is $85K, having fallen 29% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Newton County, MS?
Newton County, MS scores 86 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Newton County, MS's Alpha Score?
Newton County, MS's strongest dimension is Affordability (86/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (0/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Newton County, MS? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.