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Greenwood, MS

Greenwood, MS.

Population: 22,700 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Greenwood, MS is $82,738 — down 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $160,000 after a median 51.5 days on market. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$82,738

Median home value

-3.4%

1-year change

51.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$82,738
1-year appreciation
-3.4%
3-year appreciation
-19.3%
5-year appreciation
-17.6%
10-year appreciation
+38.2%
All-time peak (2022-11)
$106,723
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
$160,000
Median list price
$158,500
Median price per sqft
$68
1-year sale-price change
-15.1%
Median days on market
51.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
90
Sale-to-list ratio
90.0%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
-7.3%
New listings (monthly)
14

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
13
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
GREENWOOD-LEFLORE CONS SCH DISTRICT, Leflore Legacy Academy
Schools include
BANKSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, AMANDA ELZY HIGH SCHOOL, AMANDA ELZY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL, DAVIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A03
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,968
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,423

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (32 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Henderson Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greenwood–Leflore Airport (GWO) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GREENWOOD LEFLORE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-175 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
43.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,138
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
45.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,286
Average weekly wage
$786
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

GreenwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$82,738$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$160,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market52 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,138$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 Greenwood, MS?
$82,738.
What is the median sale price in Greenwood, MS?
$160,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Greenwood, MS?
Median days on market: 51.5 days.
What is typical rent in Greenwood, 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 Greenwood, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, hail, heatWave, iceStorm.
Is Greenwood, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A03.
What is the wildfire risk in Greenwood, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Greenwood, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Greenwood, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Greenwood, MS?
13 schools (6 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Greenwood, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Greenwood, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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