Clay County, MS Housing Market Brief
county · MS · score computed October 2026
What is Clay 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 2 of 5 (population 9,816–20,389) · comparable within its band
Where is Clay County, MS in its market cycle?
Clay 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 Clay 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.
Clay County, MS housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $374K | ▲ +57.5% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 534 days | ▲ +513.8% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 4.1 | ▲ +310% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 4 | ▲ +100% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 1 | ▼ -50% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $234 | ▲ +49.5% | Redfin |
How has Clay County, MS’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clay County, MS a buyer's or seller's market?
In the scores computed October 2026, Clay County, MS is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 34 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Clay County, MS?
The median sale price in Clay County, MS is $374K, having risen 57.5% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Clay County, MS?
Clay County, MS scores 47 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Clay County, MS's Alpha Score?
Clay County, MS's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (83/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (2/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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