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Carriere, MS

Carriere, MS.

Population: 18,737 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carriere, MS is $255,085 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,700 after a median 101.5 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, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$255,085

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

101.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$255,085
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+14.6%
5-year appreciation
+25.2%
10-year appreciation
+26.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$256,494
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$300,700
Median list price
$264,900
Median price per sqft
$164
1-year sale-price change
+4.6%
Median days on market
101.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
99
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
78
1-year forecast
+0.8%
Days to pending
100 days
New listings (monthly)
19

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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
Schools include
PEARL RIVER CENTRAL ELEMENTAR, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL JUNIOR HIGH, PEARL RIVER CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL, CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coldWave, drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
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)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
64.5 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 nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
OUR LADY OF THE ANGELS HOSPITAL, HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+371 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
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
8,218
Average weekly wage
$731
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
279

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

How it compares

CarriereState medianUS median
Median home value$255,085$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$300,700$224,950$325,000
Median days on market102 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 median home value in Carriere, MS?
$255,085.
What is the median sale price in Carriere, MS?
$300,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Carriere, MS?
Median days on market: 101.5 days.
What is typical rent in Carriere, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/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, coldWave, drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Carriere, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
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, 2022-23).
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: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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