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Carriere, MS

Carriere, MS.

Population: 18,737 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Carriere, MS is $255,279 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $258,000 after a median 89 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,279

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

89

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$255,279
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+24.3%
10-year appreciation
+26.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$256,654
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$258,000
Median list price
$299,900
Median price per sqft
$156
1-year sale-price change
-10.3%
Median days on market
89 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
94
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
80
1-year forecast
+1.7%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$789/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$794/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$967/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,346/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.6 : 1
Schools include
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL ELEMENTAR, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, cold wave, drought, heat wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
81
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 88% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Picayune Wood Treating (9.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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)

Annual precipitation
65.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,312
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,221

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Greener Pastures Airpark (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL, OUR LADY OF THE LAKE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 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)
+371 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
13.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,329
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,475
Average weekly wage
$791
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
383

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

How it compares

CarriereState medianUS median
Typical home value$255,279$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$258,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market89 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,329$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 Carriere, MS?
$255,279.
What is the median sale price in Carriere, MS?
$258,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carriere, MS?
Median days on market: 89 days.
What is typical rent in Carriere, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $967/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Carriere, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, cold wave, drought, heat wave, inland flooding.
Is Carriere, MS in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Carriere, MS. 81 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Carriere, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 88% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carriere, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carriere, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carriere, MS?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Carriere, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Carriere, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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