Housing in Charleston, MS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$94,141
Charleston vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Charleston is highlighted.
Median Home Value
15th%ilemost expensive$87,700show rank
Median Rent
9th%ilemost expensive rent$628show rank
Rent Burden
61st%ilehighest rent burden20.2%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$87,700
Median Rent
$628
Total Housing Units
937
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Owner Occupied
57.1%
Renter Occupied
42.9%
Median Property Tax
N/A
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$428
Housing Types
Single Family72.8%
Multi-Family5.3%
Mobile Home21.9%
The median home value in Charleston, MS is $87,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Charleston is $94,141. The median rent is $628 per month (Census ACS). About 57.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 937 total housing units.