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Perkinston, MS

Perkinston, MS.

Population: 10,931 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Perkinston, MS is $233,365 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $253,000 after a median 31 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$233,365

Median home value

+6.2%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$233,365
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+15.3%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+57.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$233,365
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
$253,000
Median list price
$279,900
Median price per sqft
$168
1-year sale-price change
+7.9%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
30
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+0.8%
New listings (monthly)
6

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
PERKINSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 89% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
92.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemfax, Inc. (20.9 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
66.4 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
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,391
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,292

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Dean Griffin Memorial Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SINGING RIVER GULFPORT, GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 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 · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+81 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
12.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
54.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,018
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
67.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,463
Average weekly wage
$811
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

PerkinstonState medianUS median
Median home value$233,365$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$253,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market31 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,018$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 Perkinston, MS?
$233,365.
What is the median sale price in Perkinston, MS?
$253,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Perkinston, MS?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in Perkinston, 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 Perkinston, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning.
Is Perkinston, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Perkinston, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 89% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Perkinston, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Perkinston, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Perkinston, MS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Perkinston, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Perkinston, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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