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Seminary, MS

Seminary, MS.

Population: 5,513 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Seminary, MS is $204,414 — up 8.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $289,900 after a median 61 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$204,414

Typical home value

+8.9%

1-year change

61

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$204,414
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+6.9%
5-year appreciation
+13.0%
10-year appreciation
+45.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2026)
$204,507
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
$289,900
Median list price
$289,500
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
+11.5%
Median days on market
61 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
13
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$769/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$905/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,078/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,189/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.0 : 1
Schools include
Seminary High, Seminary Elementary, Seminary Middle

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 71% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hercules Inc (17.8 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)

Annual precipitation
61.7 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 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
10
Nearest airport
Morgan Field (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
JASPER GENERAL HOSPITAL, SOUTH CENTRAL REG MED CTR, FORREST GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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)
-33 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
18.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.6%
Median annual property tax
$588
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
26.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,195
Average weekly wage
$887
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Finance & Insurance

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

How it compares

SeminaryState medianUS median
Typical home value$204,414$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$289,900$224,950$325,000
Median days on market61 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$588$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 Seminary, MS?
$204,414.
What is the median sale price in Seminary, MS?
$289,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Seminary, MS?
Median days on market: 61 days.
What is typical rent in Seminary, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $905/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Seminary, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Seminary, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 71% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Seminary, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Seminary, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Seminary, MS?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Seminary, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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