Lexington, MS39095

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$100,000
8.5% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$36,800
69.3% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
147
11.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
1.6%
Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Other Zip Codes in Lexington, MS

Property Listings — Lexington, MS

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Lexington, MS is 147. This is a decrease of -11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$356,00013.0%
Listing Count
940.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.1%40.0%
Days on Market
147-11.0%
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Demographics — Lexington, MS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lexington, MS has a population of 6,650, which has decreased by -7.9% over the past 5 years. Lexington, MS is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 20.3% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.6% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 1.4% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
6,650-7.9%
% Under 18
20.3%-25.9%
% Seniors
16.2%5.9%
% WFH
1.4%75.0%
% w/ College Degree
15.6%45.8%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Lexington, MS is a predominantly black area, with 80.1% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 1.2% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Lexington, MS is white, making up 14.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 0.6% of the population in Lexington, MS, and this percentage has increased by Inf% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
14.6%-18.4%
% Black
80.1%-1.2%
% Hispanic
0.2%0.0%
% Asian
0.4%300.0%
% Foreign Born
0.6%∞%
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Mortgage and Risk — Lexington, MS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 55 mortgage originations in Lexington, MS, of which 93.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 24.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Lexington, MS. Investor activity is low, as 13.0% of loans were by investors. 0.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
55
% Conventional Loans
93.0%
% Government Loans
7.0%
% Investor Loans
13.0%
% Second Loans
4.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
0.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Lexington, MS

Lexington, MS lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
143
Total Units Section 8
130
% Rentals under Section 8
15.0%
% Occupied Section 8
90.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$840
2 BedroomN/AN/A$930
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,230
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,240

Affordability — Lexington, MS

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3
Median Home Price$100,000
Median Household Income$36,800

Lexington, MS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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