Brookhaven, MS 39601 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Brookhaven, MS—39601

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$158,000

1.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$43,800

9.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

43.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.7%

Median Rent

$800

3.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$725

7.6% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$975

32.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Brookhaven, MS

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Brookhaven, MS is $158,000, with a year-over-year change of -1.6%. This indicates that home prices in Brookhaven, MS are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.7%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$158,000	-1.6%
Single Family	$158,000	-3.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Brookhaven, MS

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Brookhaven, MS is $806, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Brookhaven, MS is studios: $375, 2-bedrooms: $774, 3-bedrooms: $1,090. The most common rental property sizes in Brookhaven, MS are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 44.3% and 34.0% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$800	$806
Studio Rent	$375	$375
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$725	$774
3 Bed Rent	$975	$1,090
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.5%

1 Bedroom

18.6%

2 Bedrooms

34.0%

3 Bedrooms

44.3%

4 Bedrooms

1.6%

Property Listings — Brookhaven, MS

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Brookhaven, MS is 74. This is a decrease of -48.0% 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 14.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$101,000	-25.0%
Listing Count	75	4.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	4.0%
Days on Market	49	-43.0%

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Demographics — Brookhaven, MS

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brookhaven, MS has a population of 23,700, which has increased by 4.9% over the past 5 years. Brookhaven, MS is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 3.2% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	23,700	4.9%
% Under 18	24.6%	-5.7%
% Seniors	17.5%	10.1%
% WFH	3.2%	113.3%
% w/ College Degree	19.0%	8.0%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Brookhaven, MS is a predominantly white area, with 61.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has remained stable in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Brookhaven, MS is black, making up 35.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.1% of the population in Brookhaven, MS, and this percentage has increased by 57.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	61.5%	0.0%
% Black	35.8%	-1.9%
% Hispanic	1.8%	38.5%
% Asian	0.6%	-14.3%
% Foreign Born	1.1%	57.1%

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Mortgage and Risk — Brookhaven, MS

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 284 mortgage originations in Brookhaven, MS, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 32.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Brookhaven, MS. Investor activity is low, as 6.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	284
% Conventional Loans	76.0%
% Government Loans	24.0%
% Investor Loans	6.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Brookhaven, MS

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	615
Total Units Section 8	367
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	93.8%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$750
2 Bedroom	$255	$725	$980
3 Bedroom	$325	$975	$1,300
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,300

Brookhaven, MS—39601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brookhaven, MS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brookhaven, MS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brookhaven, MS

Demographics — Brookhaven, MS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brookhaven, MS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brookhaven, MS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brookhaven, MS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brookhaven, MS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$158,000
Median Household Income	$43,800

Brookhaven, MS—39601

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Brookhaven, MS

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Brookhaven, MS

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Brookhaven, MS

Demographics — Brookhaven, MS

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Brookhaven, MS

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Brookhaven, MS

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Brookhaven, MS

Home Price to Income Ratio

Brookhaven, MS — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Bogue Chitto, MS

Wesson, MS

McCall Creek, MS

Ruth, MS

Hazlehurst, MS

Frequently Asked Questions

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