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Starkville, MS metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · MS · as of August 2026

Seller's

What is Starkville, 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%
-30.068
Inventory Health25%
+9.255
Affordability20%
+44.382
Economic Strength20%
62
Rental Yield15%
+19.486

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

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Starkville, MS metro area is classified as Mature holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Starkville, MS metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$165K▲ +24%
Median Days on Market60 days-25.9%
Months of Supply3.2▲ +14.3%
Homes for Sale10▲ +25%
Homes Sold30%
Median Price / Sq Ft$163▲ +53.6%

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

Now: 69
12-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of August 2026, Starkville, MS metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 69 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

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

The median sale price in Starkville, MS metro area is $165K, having risen 24% over the past year.

How affordable is Starkville, MS metro area?

Starkville, MS metro area scores 82 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

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

Starkville, MS metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (86/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (55/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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