Housing in Carthage, MS

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$156,858

Carthage vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Carthage is highlighted.

Median Home Value

40th%ilemost expensive$146,800show rank

Median Rent

5th%ilemost expensive rent$549show rank

Rent Burden

18th%ilehighest rent burden13.9%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$146,800

Median Rent

$549

Total Housing Units

1,627

Vacancy Rate

10.0%

Owner Occupied

68.8%

Renter Occupied

31.2%

Median Property Tax

$1,638

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$870

Housing Types

Single Family

78.1%

Multi-Family

15.5%

Mobile Home

6.4%

The median home value in Carthage, MS is $146,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Carthage is $156,858. The median rent is $549 per month (Census ACS). About 68.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1978. There are 1,627 total housing units.