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Picayune, Mississippi houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Picayune, MS (Pearl River County) — Census median home value $146,500, county listing prices up about 3.7% over the past year. Market data for Picayune houses and the broader area.
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Picayune, MS is in Pearl River County, Mississippi — this guide covers houses in Picayune and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 11,839, with a median household income of $37,270. Census data puts Picayune houses at a median value of $146,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Pearl River County's current median listing price runs $289,900, up about 3.7% over the past year.
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Market overview
Picayune housing market
Picayune is in Pearl River County, Mississippi. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Picayune and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$146,500
Population (Census ACS)
11,839
Median household income
$37,270
County price trend (2025)
0.51% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Picayune market snapshot
Population
11,839
County
Pearl River County
Median Household Income
$37,270
Median Home Value (city)
$146,500
Median Listing Price (Pearl River County)
$289,900
Median Gross Rent
$907/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.7%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Picayune's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $146,500. Separately, Pearl River County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $289,900. 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
Pearl River County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.51% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Picayune has an estimated population of 11,839 and a median household income of $37,270, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Picayune's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% 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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County guide: Pearl River County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Picayune.
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Nearby communities include Nicholson, Hide-A-Way Lake, Poplarville.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Kiln (~16.3 mi), Pearlington (~19.7 mi), Diamondhead (~21.7 mi), Waveland (~23.2 mi), Bay St. Louis (~23.5 mi), DeLisle (~25.7 mi), Henderson Point (~27.4 mi), Pass Christian (~29.6 mi), Saucier (~32.0 mi), Lyman (~32.2 mi), Long Beach (~32.6 mi), Lumberton (~35.1 mi), Gulfport (~36.6 mi), Wiggins (~38.8 mi), Baxterville (~39.1 mi), Bond (~39.5 mi).
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Census & home facts
Picayune data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
11,839
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$146,500
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$37,270
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$907
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.51%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$289,900
Census place type
city
County
Pearl River County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
18.04 sq mi
Census GEOID
2857160
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Picayune FAQ
What are houses worth in Picayune, MS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Picayune at $146,500. Pearl River County's current median listing price runs $289,900, up about 3.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Picayune, MS?
For owner-occupied houses in Picayune, Census ACS data shows a median value of $146,500. Active listing prices in Pearl River County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Picayune, MS?
Picayune houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Pearl River County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Picayune, MS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Picayune's population at approximately 11,839.
What's the median rent in Picayune, MS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Picayune at approximately $907 per month.
What is the median household income in Picayune, MS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Picayune at approximately $37,270.
Is the Picayune housing market growing?
Pearl River County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.51% annual change in 2025.
Is Picayune, MS affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Picayune's median home value at about 3.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% 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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