49Alpha

Clarksdale, MS metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · MS · as of August 2026

Balanced

What is Clarksdale, MS metro area’s Alpha Score?

The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.

Price Momentum20%
+1.066
Inventory Health25%
-28.844
Affordability20%
-54.445
Economic Strength20%
12
Rental Yield15%
-15.185

Where is Clarksdale, MS metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Clarksdale, MS metro area 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.

Clarksdale, MS metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$169K▲ +2.7%
Median Days on Market81 days▲ +35%
Months of Supply8.2▲ +17.1%
Homes for Sale41▲ +20.6%
Homes Sold50%
Median Price / Sq Ft$72-22.1%

How has Clarksdale, MS metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 49
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Clarksdale, MS metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of August 2026, Clarksdale, MS metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Clarksdale, MS metro area?

The median sale price in Clarksdale, MS metro area is $169K, having risen 2.7% over the past year.

How affordable is Clarksdale, MS metro area?

Clarksdale, MS metro area scores 45 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Clarksdale, MS metro area's Alpha Score?

Clarksdale, MS metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (85/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (12/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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