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Lucedale, MS

Lucedale, MS.

Population: 29,181 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lucedale, MS is $218,422 — up 4.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,000 after a median 47 days on market. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$218,422

Typical home value

+4.9%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$218,422
1-year appreciation
+4.9%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+18.3%
10-year appreciation
+51.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$218,422
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
$239,000
Median list price
$237,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
+6.2%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
81
For-sale inventory
98
Sale-to-list ratio
99.1%
Active listings
84
1-year forecast
+1.0%
Days to pending
67 days
New listings (monthly)
24

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$836/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$845/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$994/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,184/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,306/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
9
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.3 : 1
Schools include
Agricola Elementary School, Central Elementary School, George County High School, LC Hatcher Elementary School, Rocky Creek Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
95.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
69.3 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Sky Landings Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB) (27 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
GEORGE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
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)
+125 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1989
Housing built before 1970
18.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
34.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,122
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
54.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,969
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Real Estate
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

LucedaleState medianUS median
Typical home value$218,422$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$239,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market47 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,122$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 Lucedale, MS?
$218,422.
What is the median sale price in Lucedale, MS?
$239,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lucedale, MS?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Lucedale, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $994/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lucedale, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in Lucedale, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lucedale, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lucedale, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lucedale, MS?
9 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Lucedale, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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