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Southaven, Mississippi houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Southaven, MS (DeSoto County) — Census median home value $214,800, county listing prices up about 0.7% over the past year. Market data for Southaven houses and the broader area.
Southaven, MS is in DeSoto County, Mississippi — this guide covers houses in Southaven and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 55,531, with a median household income of $76,159. Census data puts Southaven houses at a median value of $214,800 (all owner-occupied homes); DeSoto County's current median listing price runs $389,900, up about 0.7% over the past year.
Market overview
Southaven housing market
Southaven is in DeSoto County, Mississippi. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Southaven and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$214,800
Population (Census ACS)
55,531
Median household income
$76,159
County price trend (2025)
2.43% 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
Southaven market snapshot
Population
55,531
Median Household Income
$76,159
Median Home Value (city)
$214,800
Median Listing Price (DeSoto County)
$389,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,361/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.7%
Market data compiled from public sources; deemed reliable but not guaranteed; verify independently. Full source list ↗
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Southaven's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $214,800. 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
Southaven has an estimated population of 55,531 and a median household income of $76,159, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Southaven's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.8x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% 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 houses worth in Southaven, MS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Southaven at $214,800. DeSoto County's current median listing price runs $389,900, up about 0.7% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Southaven, MS?
For owner-occupied houses in Southaven, Census ACS data shows a median value of $214,800. Active listing prices in DeSoto County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Southaven, MS?
Southaven houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding DeSoto 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 Southaven, MS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Southaven's population at approximately 55,531.
What's the median rent in Southaven, MS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Southaven at approximately $1,361 per month.
What is the median household income in Southaven, MS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Southaven at approximately $76,159.
Is the Southaven housing market growing?
DeSoto County's FHFA house price index shows a 2.43% annual change in 2025.
Is Southaven, MS affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Southaven's median home value at about 2.8 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% 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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