Waynesboro, MS39367

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$125,000
2.6% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$37,400
3.3% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
63
40.0% Shorter than last year
Home Price Forecast
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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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Property Listings — Waynesboro, MS

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Waynesboro, MS is 63. This is a decrease of -40.0% 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 34.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$169,000-23.0%
Listing Count
2942.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.3%42.0%
Days on Market
63-40.0%
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Demographics — Waynesboro, MS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Waynesboro, MS has a population of 13,400, which has decreased by -10.6% over the past 5 years. Waynesboro, MS is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 20.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.5% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
13,400-10.6%
% Under 18
22.4%-10.4%
% Seniors
17.5%-2.8%
% WFH
5.5%-38.9%
% w/ College Degree
20.8%18.9%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Waynesboro, MS is a predominantly white area, with 51.6% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 17.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Waynesboro, MS is black, making up 40.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.3% of the population in Waynesboro, MS, and this percentage has increased by 2550.0% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
51.6%-17.0%
% Black
40.5%12.2%
% Hispanic
5.6%1,300.0%
% Asian
0.1%0.0%
% Foreign Born
5.3%2,550.0%
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Mortgage and Risk — Waynesboro, MS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 129 mortgage originations in Waynesboro, MS, of which 75.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 40.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Waynesboro, MS. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
129
% Conventional Loans
75.0%
% Government Loans
25.0%
% Investor Loans
2.0%
% Second Loans
1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
13.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Waynesboro, MS

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
185
Total Units Section 8
135
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
92.5%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$780
2 BedroomN/AN/A$930
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,160
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,240

Affordability — Waynesboro, MS

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.5
Median Home Price$125,000
Median Household Income$37,400

Waynesboro, MS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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