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Newton County, MS home prices

Newton County, MS: the typical home is worth $145,025 as of 2026-05, down -2.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $92/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Newton County is falling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum-2.4%Falling
Valuation-22%Undervalued
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market65 daysBalanced

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2000: $106,649 → 2026: $145,025 (1.4×)

Typical value$145,0252026-05
1-year-2.4%
5-year-2.2%
10-year+25.9%
Since 2000n/a
Population21k2024
Median income$49,3382023 · 2.9× income
Price / sq ft$92listings
Days on market652026-06
Active listings312026-06
Price cuts13%of listings

Market read

At $145,025, homes in Newton County sit 3% below the Mississippi median ($149,134) and 38% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #45 of 80 Mississippi counties by price.

Prices are cooling (-2.4% in the last year) — leaning buyer's market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 65 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.9× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~22% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Neshoba County, MS ($140,745) · Scott County, MS ($127,740) · Jasper County, MS ($138,164) · Lauderdale County, MS ($131,294) · Leake County, MS ($161,476) · Smith County, MS ($164,597)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Newton County, MS?
The typical home in Newton County is worth $145,025 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Newton County rising or falling?
Prices are down -2.4% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a buyer's market.
Is Newton County affordable?
At 2.9× the local median income of $49,338, Newton County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Newton County?
Homes here take a median of 65 days to sell, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$106,649
2013$105,333
2014$103,083
2015$102,723
2016$113,567
2017$115,447
2018$113,848
2019$117,474
2020$121,072
2021$136,405
2022$165,370
2023$153,991
2024$151,894
2025$153,062
2026$142,794