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Meridian, MS

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Meridian.

Population: 57,827 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Meridian, MS is $117,242 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $25,483 after a median 278 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,417/month. 19 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$117,242

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

278

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$117,242
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.0%
5-year appreciation
+9.2%
10-year appreciation
+13.4%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$121,121
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$25,483
Median list price
$152,483
Median price per sqft
$20
1-year sale-price change
-67.2%
Median days on market
278 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
144
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
-0.4%
New listings (monthly)
42

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,417/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$877/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$896/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,006/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,332/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
19
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
4
High schools
5
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lauderdale County School District, Meridian Public Schools
Schools include
Southeast Lauderdale High School, Southeast Middle School, Clarkdale High School, Southeast Elementary School, Crestwood Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 44% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.6%
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
65.5°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.6 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
35
Days with Good air quality
228
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
93

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,337
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,497

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
11
Hospitals include
OCHSNER RUSH HOSPITAL, ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUS, ANDERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
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)
-217 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Housing built before 1970
39.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
18.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,216
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
61.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,446
Average weekly wage
$972
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

MeridianState medianUS median
Median home value$117,242$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$25,483$224,950$325,000
Median days on market278 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,417/mo$1,414/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,216$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 Meridian, MS?
$117,242.
What is the median sale price in Meridian, MS?
$25,483.
How long do homes take to sell in Meridian, MS?
Median days on market: 278 days.
What is typical rent in Meridian, MS?
Typical rent: $1,417/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Meridian, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado, hail, heatWave.
Is Meridian, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Meridian, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 44% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Meridian, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Meridian, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Meridian, MS?
19 schools (8 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Meridian, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Meridian, MS?
Good. Median AQI: 35. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Meridian, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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