The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Mississippi

Ranked on The Town Files lifestyle rankings among 59 towns of 500–10,000 people in Mississippi. #1 is Hazlehurst, MS.

1. 25Escatawpa, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 65% of Mississippi towns

   

   Escatawpa is a community of 3,254 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 90% of Mississippi towns.

   3,254 people · Jackson County · median home $107,900 · income $40,109 · Jan low 41°F · 0 in snow

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2. 24Ripley, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 65% of Mississippi towns

   Ripley is a city of 5,462 people in Tippah County, Mississippi. It also ranks more walkable than 74% of Mississippi towns and more vibrant than 72% of Mississippi towns.

   5,462 people · Tippah County · median home $117,200 · income $55,444 · Jan low 29°F · 2 in snow

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3. 23Leland, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 66% of Mississippi towns

   Leland is a city of 3,988 people in Washington County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for retirees than 96% of Mississippi towns and more of a college town than 88% of Mississippi towns.

   3,988 people · Washington County · median home $109,700 · income $37,406 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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4. 22Aberdeen, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 66% of Mississippi towns

   

   Aberdeen is a city of 4,961 people in Monroe County, Mississippi. It also ranks more walkable than 85% of Mississippi towns and better transit than 78% of Mississippi towns.

   4,961 people · Monroe County · median home $87,600 · income $33,285 · Jan low 31°F · 0 in snow

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5. 21Philadelphia, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 67% of Mississippi towns

   Philadelphia is a city of 7,118 people in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 94% of Mississippi towns and better for retirees than 88% of Mississippi towns.

   7,118 people · Neshoba County · median home $97,300 · income $50,788 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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6. 20Houston, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 68% of Mississippi towns

   

   Houston is a city of 3,797 people in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for retirees than 100% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 83% of Mississippi towns.

   3,797 people · Chickasaw County · median home $122,800 · income $44,023 · Jan low 32°F · 1 in snow

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7. 19Latimer, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 68% of Mississippi towns

   Latimer is a community of 6,720 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. It also ranks more of a college town than 80% of Mississippi towns and more upscale than 74% of Mississippi towns.

   6,720 people · Jackson County · median home $189,400 · income $70,237 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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8. 18Magee, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 71% of Mississippi towns

   Magee is a city of 3,988 people in Simpson County, Mississippi. It also ranks more vibrant than 89% of Mississippi towns and more walkable than 72% of Mississippi towns.

   3,988 people · Simpson County · median home $143,100 · income $44,488 · Jan low 38°F · 1 in snow

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9. 17New Albany, Mississippi

   Better for first-time buyers than 73% of Mississippi towns

   New Albany is a city of 7,626 people in Union County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 96% of Mississippi towns and more walkable than 79% of Mississippi towns.

   7,626 people · Union County · median home $161,400 · income $51,332 · Jan low 28°F · 1 in snow

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10. 16Diamondhead, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 75% of Mississippi towns

    Diamondhead is a city of 9,529 people in Hancock County, Mississippi. It also ranks more seaside character than 98% of Mississippi towns and more upscale than 97% of Mississippi towns.

    9,529 people · Hancock County · median home $259,600 · income $87,407 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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11. 15Crystal Springs, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 76% of Mississippi towns

    Crystal Springs is a city of 4,862 people in Copiah County, Mississippi. It also ranks more walkable than 92% of Mississippi towns and easier by car than 83% of Mississippi towns.

    4,862 people · Copiah County · median home $113,000 · income $49,291 · Jan low 37°F · 1 in snow

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12. 14Iuka, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 77% of Mississippi towns

    Iuka is a city of 3,139 people in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 92% of Mississippi towns and easier by car than 87% of Mississippi towns.

    3,139 people · Tishomingo County · median home $124,700 · income $49,290 · Jan low 28°F · 1 in snow

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13. 13Ellisville, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 80% of Mississippi towns

    

    Ellisville is a city of 4,652 people in Jones County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 99% of Mississippi towns and better for young professionals than 95% of Mississippi towns.

    4,652 people · Jones County · median home $99,500 · income $32,100 · Jan low 35°F · 0 in snow

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14. 12St. Martin, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 82% of Mississippi towns

    St. Martin is a community of 7,811 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. It also ranks more seaside character than 96% of Mississippi towns and more vibrant than 82% of Mississippi towns.

    7,811 people · Jackson County · median home $172,400 · income $55,000 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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15. 11Macon, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 83% of Mississippi towns

    

    Macon is a city of 2,582 people in Noxubee County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of Mississippi towns and more walkable than 97% of Mississippi towns.

    2,582 people · Noxubee County · median home $97,400 · income $31,774 · Jan low 33°F · 0 in snow

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16. 10Ruleville, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 84% of Mississippi towns

    Ruleville is a city of 2,642 people in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for retirees than 96% of Mississippi towns and better transit than 87% of Mississippi towns.

    2,642 people · Sunflower County · median home $85,000 · income $33,480 · Jan low 33°F · 1 in snow

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17. 9Pass Christian, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 84% of Mississippi towns

    

    Pass Christian is a city of 5,686 people in Harrison County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Mississippi towns and more seaside character than 100% of Mississippi towns.

    5,686 people · Harrison County · median home $270,900 · income $78,212 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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18. 8Gulf Hills, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 84% of Mississippi towns

    Gulf Hills is a community of 8,526 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. It also ranks more seaside character than 98% of Mississippi towns and better for families than 91% of Mississippi towns.

    8,526 people · Jackson County · median home $203,700 · income $72,839 · Jan low 44°F · 0 in snow

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19. 7Senatobia, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 85% of Mississippi towns

    Senatobia is a city of 8,354 people in Tate County, Mississippi. It also ranks more vibrant than 93% of Mississippi towns and better for young professionals than 81% of Mississippi towns.

    8,354 people · Tate County · median home $212,100 · income $54,167 · Jan low 31°F · 0 in snow

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20. 6Carthage, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 88% of Mississippi towns

    

    Carthage is a city of 4,901 people in Leake County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for cycling than 97% of Mississippi towns and better transit than 94% of Mississippi towns.

    4,901 people · Leake County · median home $154,800 · income $42,254 · Jan low 34°F · 0 in snow

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21. 5Holly Springs, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Mississippi towns

    Holly Springs is a city of 6,968 people in Marshall County, Mississippi. It also ranks more of a college town than 97% of Mississippi towns and better for a vacation home than 96% of Mississippi towns.

    6,968 people · Marshall County · median home $109,600 · income $45,462 · Jan low 29°F · 2 in snow

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22. 4Waveland, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 89% of Mississippi towns

    Waveland is a city of 7,210 people in Hancock County, Mississippi. It also ranks better for cycling than 99% of Mississippi towns and better for a vacation home than 96% of Mississippi towns.

    7,210 people · Hancock County · median home $218,900 · income $68,693 · Jan low 42°F · 0 in snow

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23. 3Winona, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 92% of Mississippi towns

    Winona is a city of 4,505 people in Montgomery County, Mississippi. It also ranks hipper than 88% of Mississippi towns and more walkable than 87% of Mississippi towns.

    4,505 people · Montgomery County · median home $123,000 · income $31,932 · Jan low 29°F · 1 in snow

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24. 2Wiggins, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 93% of Mississippi towns

    Wiggins is a city of 4,272 people in Stone County, Mississippi. It also ranks easier by car than 87% of Mississippi towns and more vibrant than 81% of Mississippi towns.

    4,272 people · Stone County · median home $112,700 · income $49,870 · Jan low 36°F · 0 in snow

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25. 1Hazlehurst, Mississippi

    Better for first-time buyers than 100% of Mississippi towns

    Hazlehurst is a city of 3,619 people in Copiah County, Mississippi. It also ranks more walkable than 89% of Mississippi towns and better transit than 86% of Mississippi towns.

    3,619 people · Copiah County · median home $110,500 · income $43,552 · Jan low 39°F · 0 in snow

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