Housing Market in Starkville
Starkville's housing market runs modestly above the national median, a real, genuine college-town price level supported by Mississippi State University's own growth.
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Zillow's average home value ran approximately $271,769, up 2.6% year-over-year as of February 2026 -- a real, moderate appreciation trend.
A genuine college-town price level
Starkville's average home value runs modestly above the national median (~$244,900), reflecting real, sustained demand tied to Mississippi State's own record enrollment growth.
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Key takeaways
- Starkville's average home value ran approximately $271,769, up 2.6% YoY per Zillow.
- Starkville runs modestly above the national median home value.
- MSU's record enrollment growth supports real, sustained local housing demand.
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