Starkville, MS metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · MS · as of August 2026
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.
Where is Starkville, MS metro area in its market cycle?
Starkville, 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.
Starkville, MS metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $230K | ▲ +87.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 60 days | ▼ -25.9% |
| Months of Supply | 9.0 | ▲ +233.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 9 | ▲ +12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 1 | ▼ -66.7% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $155 | ▲ +59.3% |
How has Starkville, MS metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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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 61 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 $230K, having risen 87.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Starkville, MS metro area?
Starkville, MS metro area scores 38 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 Price Momentum (98/100) and its weakest is Affordability (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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