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Hernando, Mississippi real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Hernando, MS (DeSoto County) — Census median home value $282,200, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year.
Hernando, MS is in DeSoto County, Mississippi — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 17,580, with a median household income of $71,451. Census data puts Hernando's median home value at $282,200 (all owner-occupied homes); DeSoto County's current median listing price runs $389,900, up about 0.7% over the past year.
At a glance
Hernando market snapshot
Population
17,580
Median Household Income
$71,451
Median Home Value (city)
$282,200
Median Listing Price (DeSoto County)
$389,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,163/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hernando's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $282,200. Separately, DeSoto County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $389,900. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
DeSoto County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.43% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hernando has an estimated population of 17,580 and a median household income of $71,451, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hernando's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 20% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Hernando, MS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Hernando's median home value at $282,200. DeSoto County's current median listing price runs $389,900, up about 0.7% over the past year.
What is the population of Hernando, MS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hernando's population at approximately 17,580.
What's the median rent in Hernando, MS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hernando at approximately $1,163 per month.
What is the median household income in Hernando, MS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hernando at approximately $71,451.
Is the Hernando housing market growing?
DeSoto County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.43% annual change in 2025.
Is Hernando, MS affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hernando's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 20% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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