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Brooklyn, MS

Brooklyn, MS.

Population: 1,921 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Brooklyn, MS is $153,412 — up 2.0% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$153,412

Typical home value

+2.0%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$153,412
1-year appreciation
+2.0%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
-7.5%
10-year appreciation
+12.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$169,615
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$182,000
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.7%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$916/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,117/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,316/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,676/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,730/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Forrest County School District, Forrest County Agricultural High School
Schools include
South Forrest Attendance Center, Forrest County Agricultural High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 85% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hercules Inc (11.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
67.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
226
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Shelby Auxiliary Field One (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS HOSPITAL, GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM, SOUTH CENTRAL REG MED CTR
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-8 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
9.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
67.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,807
Households with broadband internet
29.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,048
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
75

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BrooklynState medianUS median
Typical home value$153,412$158,940$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,807$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Brooklyn, MS?
$153,412.
What is typical rent in Brooklyn, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,316/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brooklyn, MS?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Brooklyn, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 85% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brooklyn, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brooklyn, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brooklyn, MS?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Brooklyn, MS?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brooklyn, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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