Housing in Houston, MS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$137,443
Houston vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Houston is highlighted.
Median Home Value
31st%ilemost expensive$121,300show rank
Median Rent
19th%ilemost expensive rent$720show rank
Rent Burden
79th%ilehighest rent burden23.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$121,300
Median Rent
$720
Total Housing Units
1,765
Vacancy Rate
14.2%
Owner Occupied
57.9%
Renter Occupied
42.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,265
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$615
Housing Types
Single Family76.4%
Multi-Family18.6%
Mobile Home4.9%
The median home value in Houston, MS is $121,300. According to Zillow, the home value index for Houston is $137,443. The median rent is $720 per month (Census ACS). About 57.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1976. There are 1,765 total housing units.