Housing in Laurel, MS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$139,192
Laurel vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Laurel is highlighted.
Median Home Value
25th%ilemost expensive$110,200show rank
Median Rent
36th%ilemost expensive rent$839show rank
Rent Burden
89th%ilehighest rent burden26.6%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$110,200
Median Rent
$839
Total Housing Units
7,692
Vacancy Rate
14.2%
Owner Occupied
61.1%
Renter Occupied
38.9%
Median Property Tax
$1,296
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$771
Housing Types
Single Family76.1%
Multi-Family20.1%
Mobile Home3.9%
The median home value in Laurel, MS is $110,200. According to Zillow, the home value index for Laurel is $139,192. The median rent is $839 per month (Census ACS). About 61.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1969. There are 7,692 total housing units.