Market Intelligence Report — MS-260

Starkville, MS

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

Ref. No: 2026-MS-09
As of the latest 2026 data
Very Weak

Median Listing

$381K
+6.9% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.13
-1.6% YoY

Active Inventory

212
-13.7% YoY

Median DOM

71 Days
-17.7% YoY

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The Starkville market is currently characterized as Very Weak, with demand absorption significantly lagging supply. The pending ratio stands at 0.13, indicating substantial inventory pressure, despite active listings contracting by 13.7% over the past year. This dynamic suggests a challenging environment for new transactions.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

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Market Analysis

What's moving the Starkville market right now.

Active listings have contracted by 13.7% year-over-year, while new listings have increased by 13.3% over the same period, contributing to a persistent supply. The median listing price saw a 6.9% year-over-year increase, yet experienced a 2.5% month-over-month decline in the most recent data. The pending ratio declined by 1.6% year-over-year to 0.13, highlighting a continued imbalance between available supply and demand absorption. Days on market have decreased by 17.7% year-over-year to 71 days, suggesting that while fewer properties are going under contract, those that do are moving somewhat more quickly.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$381K-2.5% MoM

Active Inventory

212-13.7% YoY

Days on Market

71-17.7% YoY

Sold Score™

30-1.6% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

30
Oct 23Sep 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Oct 23Sep 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Oct 23May 24Dec 24Jul 25Feb 26Sep 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

In this environment, significant inventory pressure is evident, with demand absorption notably slow. The low pending ratio indicates that properties are taking longer to find a buyer, which typically necessitates greater price discipline from sellers to achieve transaction velocity. The market pace is substantially slower, providing more opportunity for prospective purchasers to evaluate options and negotiate terms.

Luxury Segment

The average listing price has declined by 4.2% year-over-year, while the median listing price increased by 6.9% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a slight year-over-year decline of 0.7% in median $/sqft, suggests some softening at higher price points relative to the broader market trend.

Supply Dynamics

212 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 68 per month.

Pricing Pressure
18.5%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +9.6% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved -0.7% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.13

Pending-to-active ratio — Very Weak.

Recommended For This Market

Very Weak

Selling in Starkville, MS? Homes here are taking 15 days less to sell than last year.

Buyers have leverage in Starkville, MS. Homes that sell are the ones priced and presented for today's conditions, not last year's.

Buyer Demand Index
13%
Median Days on Market
71 days
Inventory YoY
−14%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Starkville, MS
CBSA Code
44260
State
MS
Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Starkville?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Starkville metro is classified as Very Weak. Pending ratio is 0.13 with median days on market at 71.

  • Are home prices dropping in Starkville?+

    Median listing price is $381K, +6.9% year over year. 18.5% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Starkville?+

    The typical listing sits 71 days on market, a -17.7% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 68 per month.

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

    The average listing price has declined by 4.2% year-over-year, while the median listing price increased by 6.9% over the same period. This divergence, coupled with a slight year-over-year decline of 0.7% in median $/sqft, suggests some softening at higher price points relative to the broader market trend.

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

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Starkville 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 44260 · 36mo history