Market Intelligence Report — MS-860

Laurel, MS

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MS-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$250K
-0.0% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.41
-0.7% YoY

Active Inventory

158
+3.3% YoY

Median DOM

78 Days
+19.1% YoY

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The Laurel market is exhibiting cooling conditions, characterized by a pending ratio of 0.41, indicating slower demand absorption relative to inventory. Active listings have seen a modest 3.3% increase year-over-year, contributing to a less competitive environment.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Laurel market right now.

Inventory levels have experienced a slight expansion, with active listings up 3.3% over the past year, while new listings decreased by 14.3%. The median days on market has lengthened by 19.1% year-over-year, suggesting properties are taking longer to move. The pending ratio has contracted by 0.7% year-over-year, reinforcing the deceleration in demand.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$250K+7.2% MoM

Active Inventory

158+3.3% YoY

Days on Market

78+19.1% YoY

Sold Score™

55-0.7% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

55
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With a pending ratio of 0.41 and increasing days on market, the pace of transactions suggests reduced urgency. This dynamic places greater emphasis on price discipline from sellers and provides prospective buyers with an expanded window for due diligence and negotiation, without the intense pressure of rapidly absorbing inventory.

Luxury Segment

The luxury segment shows some signs of softening, with the average listing price declining by 5.4% over the past year. Furthermore, the average listing price of $300,915 significantly exceeds the median listing price of $249,950, indicating elevated pricing at the higher end of the market which may be experiencing slower absorption. Median price per square foot has also contracted by 2.0% year-over-year.

Supply Dynamics

158 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 48 per month.

Pricing Pressure
17.3%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +1.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -2.0% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.41

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

Recommended For This Market

Cooling

Selling in Laurel, MS? Homes here are taking 12 days longer to sell than last year.

Laurel, MS is sitting near equilibrium. Preparation, pricing and timing decide whether a listing sells fast or lingers.

Buyer Demand Index
41%
Median Days on Market
78 days
Inventory YoY
+3%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Laurel, MS
CBSA Code
29860
State
MS
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Laurel?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Laurel metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.41 with median days on market at 78.

  • Are home prices dropping in Laurel?+

    Median listing price is $250K, -0.0% year over year. 17.3% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Laurel?+

    The typical listing sits 78 days on market, a +19.1% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 48 per month.

  • What's happening in the Laurel luxury market?+

    The luxury segment shows some signs of softening, with the average listing price declining by 5.4% over the past year. Furthermore, the average listing price of $300,915 significantly exceeds the median listing price of $249,950, indicating elevated pricing at the higher end of the market which may be experiencing slower absorption. Median price per square foot has also contracted by 2.0% year-over-year.

  • Where can I find a trusted Laurel real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Laurel agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 29860 · 36mo history