Housing in Petal, MS

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

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$215,879

Petal vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with 10,000 - 25,000 residents. Petal is highlighted.

Median Home Value

45th%ilemost expensive$161,400show rank

Median Rent

51st%ilemost expensive rent$958show rank

Rent Burden

29th%ilehighest rent burden15.8%show rank

Census Housing Data

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

Median Home Value

$161,400

Median Rent

$958

Total Housing Units

4,282

Vacancy Rate

11.8%

Owner Occupied

72.3%

Renter Occupied

27.7%

Median Property Tax

$1,423

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$965

Housing Types

Single Family

85.7%

Multi-Family

9.1%

Mobile Home

5.3%

The median home value in Petal, MS is $161,400. According to Zillow, the home value index for Petal is $215,879. The median rent is $958 per month (Census ACS). About 72.3% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1975. There are 4,282 total housing units.