Is the Indianola, MS metro area good for real estate investing?

The Indianola, MS metropolitan area has an investment score of 46/100, rated as "Hold". It ranks #783 nationally among 894 metro areas analyzed.

What is the median home price in Indianola, MS?

The median home price in the Indianola, MS metro area is $93,278. The metro area includes 0 counties with prices ranging from the most affordable to more premium markets.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Indianola, MS?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in the Indianola, MS metro would generate negative cash flow of $489/month. Individual property and county performance varies. Explore the county-level analysis for more specific opportunities.

Metropolitan Area

Indianola, MS

Mississippi0

/100

Hold

#783 of 894 metros

Top 87% nationally for investing

Market Snapshot

$93,278

Median Home Price

63% below national median

$5,503/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.90%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

-$489

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

46/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

2/100

Based on -12.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Based on 0.0% population growth. Growing areas indicate economic stability.

Affordability(20%)

100/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow metro-level home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. This metro score represents area-wide averages; individual counties may vary significantly.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes
+Low unemployment (0.0%)

Challenges

-Declining home values (-12.0% YoY)
-Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$489/mo)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Counties in Indianola, MS

County data is being compiled for this metro area.

Compare to Similar Metros

Metro Area					Verdict
Palestine, TX Palestine, TX	66	$218,792	$1,377	7.55%	Buy	View
Mount Pleasant, MI Mount Pleasant, MI	66	$230,989	$1,023	5.31%	Buy	View
Rio Grande City, TX Rio Grande City, TX	66	$145,773	Est.		Buy	View
Palatka, FL Palatka, FL	66	$220,763	$1,315	7.15%	Buy	View
Evanston, WY Evanston, WY	66	$333,754	Est.		Buy	View
Current Indianola, MS	46	$93,278	Est.		Hold

The Bottom Line

HoldIndianola, MS is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals in specific counties.

The Indianola, MS metro area scores 46/100, ranking #783 of 894 US metros (top 87%). Current metro-wide averages make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or drilling down to specific counties.

Monthly Cash Flow

$-489/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

-31.5%

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