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Picayune, MS

Picayune, MS.

Population: 28,025 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Picayune, MS is $194,521 — up 2.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 77 days on market. 12 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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$194,521

Median home value

+2.3%

1-year change

77

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$194,521
1-year appreciation
+2.3%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+45.3%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$196,783
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
$220,000
Median list price
$242,250
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-10.9%
Median days on market
77 days
Homes sold (recent period)
29
For-sale inventory
117
Sale-to-list ratio
96.3%
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
70 days
New listings (monthly)
29

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
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST, PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
WEST HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, SOUTH SIDE LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION, NICHOLSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, PICAYUNE MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL

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
AE
Flood risk level
High
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 (6.2 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,369

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (48 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
18
Nearest airport
Picayune Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
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
1,984
Housing built before 1970
28.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,251
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

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

PicayuneState medianUS median
Median home value$194,521$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$220,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market77 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,251$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 Picayune, MS?
$194,521.
What is the median sale price in Picayune, MS?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Picayune, MS?
Median days on market: 77 days.
What is typical rent in Picayune, 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 Picayune, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coldWave, drought, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is Picayune, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Picayune, 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 Picayune, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Picayune, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Picayune, MS?
12 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Picayune, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Picayune, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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