Housing in Decatur, MS

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$159,183

Decatur vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

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

Median Home Value

33rd%ilemost expensive$125,800show rank

Median Rent

34th%ilemost expensive rent$826show rank

Rent Burden

66th%ilehighest rent burden21.0%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$125,800

Median Rent

$826

Total Housing Units

655

Vacancy Rate

12.1%

Owner Occupied

52.6%

Renter Occupied

47.4%

Median Property Tax

$969

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$399

Housing Types

Single Family

66.9%

Multi-Family

23.2%

Mobile Home

9.9%

The median home value in Decatur, MS is $125,800. According to Zillow, the home value index for Decatur is $159,183. The median rent is $826 per month (Census ACS). About 52.6% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1985. There are 655 total housing units.