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Fulton, MS

Fulton, MS.

Population: 12,303 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fulton, MS is $166,908 — up 14.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,700 after a median 59.5 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$166,908

Median home value

+14.8%

1-year change

59.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$166,908
1-year appreciation
+14.8%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.3%
10-year appreciation
+26.0%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$167,753
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
$225,700
Median list price
$199,900
Median price per sqft
$132
1-year sale-price change
+13.4%
Median days on market
59.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
26
For-sale inventory
59
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
0.0%
New listings (monthly)
16

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
5
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
DORSEY ATTENDANCE CENTER, ITAWAMBA ATTENDANCE CENTER, ITAWAMBA CAREER & TECHNICAL CENTER, ITAWAMBA AGRICULTURAL HIGH SCHOOL, ITAWAMBA IMPROVEMENT CENTER

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 48% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.7%
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 flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
58.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,155
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,704

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (20 mi)
National parks include
Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail, Tupelo National Battlefield, Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Godspeed Airpark (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF TUPELO, NORTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+61 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
28.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,187
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
64.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,828
Average weekly wage
$771
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

FultonState medianUS median
Median home value$166,908$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$225,700$224,950$325,000
Median days on market60 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,187$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 Fulton, MS?
$166,908.
What is the median sale price in Fulton, MS?
$225,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Fulton, MS?
Median days on market: 59.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fulton, 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 Fulton, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado.
Is Fulton, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Fulton, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 48% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fulton, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fulton, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fulton, MS?
5 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fulton, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 8.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Fulton, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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