Vicksburg MS Housing Market Update (March 1, 2026): prices, inventory, rents
Vicksburg, MS – March 1, 2026 – Home prices remain mixed while inventory stays modest. Buyers should watch days-on-market, sellers should price carefully.
Vicksburg, MS real estate activity remained uneven heading into early spring, with pricing signals varying by data source and a relatively small pool of recent sales.
Quick takeaways
- Sale prices: Median sale price is about $160K (January 2026), with homes averaging 48 days on market.
- Home values & supply: Zillow’s typical home value is about $135K (data through Jan. 31, 2026), with 153 homes listed and 21 new listings.
- Rent check: Average apartment rent is about $947/month (February 2026), with one- and two-bedroom averages around $947 and $1,015 per month.
Market snapshot
Recent closings were limited—4 sales were reported for January—so month-to-month market statistics can swing more than usual. That limited sample size can make it harder to read momentum from a single month, especially for buyers and sellers trying to gauge whether pricing is firming up or softening.
Even with the mixed signals, one theme stands out: when list prices hover around the low-$200Ks while typical values are closer to the mid-$100Ks, pricing and positioning matter. For buyers, that gap can translate into negotiating room, particularly on homes that have lingered and show higher days-on-market.
Rentals & next moves
On the rental side, affordability remains a notable part of the local picture, with average apartment rents around $947/month. That makes it important to compare the monthly cost of renting against the total ownership picture when shopping, especially as inventory remains modest.
For owners considering a sale this spring, basic preparation may help shorten time on market. Focus on visible and inspection-sensitive items such as repairs, paint, and roof and HVAC checks, and aim to price carefully given the mixed pricing indicators.
What are you seeing right now—more price cuts, more showings, or more homes sitting?