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Philadelphia, MS

Philadelphia, MS.

Population: 23,778 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Philadelphia, MS is $141,840 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $147,350 after a median 164 days on market. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, hail, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,840

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

164

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,840
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
-3.3%
5-year appreciation
-5.1%
10-year appreciation
+22.9%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$157,656
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
$147,350
Median list price
$271,500
Median price per sqft
$174
1-year sale-price change
-47.6%
Median days on market
164 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
95.7%
Active listings
29
New listings (monthly)
7

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$761/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$814/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$905/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,219/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
11
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
4
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.7 : 1
School districts serving the area
Neshoba County Schools, Philadelphia Public School District, Choctaw Central High School
Schools include
Neshoba Central Elementary School, Neshoba Central High School, Neshoba Central Middle School, Philadelphia Elementary School, Philadelphia High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 51% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
90.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote Works, Inc. (24.9 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)

Average annual temperature
64.0°F
Average high
75.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.5 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Barrett Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Meridian / McCain Field (36 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
NESHOBA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHOCTAW HEALTH CENTER, NESHOBA COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+30 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$950
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
56.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,683
Average weekly wage
$1,126
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

PhiladelphiaState medianUS median
Median home value$141,840$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$147,350$224,950$325,000
Median days on market164 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$950$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 Philadelphia, MS?
$141,840.
What is the median sale price in Philadelphia, MS?
$147,350.
How long do homes take to sell in Philadelphia, MS?
Median days on market: 164 days.
What is typical rent in Philadelphia, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $905/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Philadelphia, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Philadelphia, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 51% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Philadelphia, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Philadelphia, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Philadelphia, MS?
11 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Philadelphia, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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