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De Kalb, MS Housing Market
The last median sale price Redfin published was $169,000 (through May 2026). With 2.0 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 305 days, De Kalb is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $169,000 home is about $902/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for De Kalb, MS
Median sale price
$169,000
Last published period
Redfin, through April 2024
Days on market
305
Slow-moving
Redfin, through April 2024
Active listings
2
2.0 months of supply
Redfin, through April 2024
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$29,978
Home costs 5.6x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is De Kalb a buyer's or seller's market?
De Kalb, MS is a balanced market, based on 2.0 months of supply and homes selling in about 305 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the De Kalb housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for De Kalb, MS. Redfin, through April 2024
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $169,000 |
| Median list price | $114,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $112/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 305 days |
| Active inventory | 2 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.0 months |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| New listings (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for De Kalb is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in De Kalb is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have De Kalb home prices moved?
Across the 11 months we hold for De Kalb, MS, the median sale price rose 6.3%, from $159,000 in April 2021 to $169,000.
Redfin, through April 2024 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in De Kalb?
Priced off the median sale price of $169,000 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $33,800 | $135,200 | $902/mo |
| 5% | $8,450 | $160,550 | $1,071/mo |
Redfin, through April 2024 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $902, that implies roughly $38,666 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in De Kalb earns $29,978, about $8,688 short of that threshold — the typical local household needs a larger down payment, a co-borrower, or a home below the median sale price to fit the 28% rule. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 5.6x — well above the 3x that was historically considered affordable, which is why down payment size drives who can buy here.
Run it with your own numbers: affordability calculator · mortgage calculator
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in De Kalb?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for De Kalb, MS, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in De Kalb?
Active listings in De Kalb, MS went from 4 in April 2021 to 2 in April 2024, a -50.0% change. Falling inventory tightens competition. When supply drops while demand holds, sale-to-list ratios rise before the median sale price does.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| April 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| June 2021 | 2 | not published |
| October 2021 | 1 | not published |
| January 2022 | 2 | not published |
| March 2022 | 3 | 2 |
| April 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| July 2022 | 3 | not published |
| August 2022 | 1 | not published |
| February 2024 | 2 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 2 | 1 |
Redfin, through April 2024
How does De Kalb compare to Mississippi and the U.S.?
De Kalb homes sell for $169,000 — 41% below the Mississippi median of $284,300. Against the national median of $410,700, De Kalb runs 59% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Kalb, MS | $169,000 | not published | 305 days |
| Mississippi statewide | $284,300 | +5.7% | 47 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through April 2024 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in De Kalb
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.0. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $169 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $169,000 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median De Kalb listing goes under contract in 305 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- In the last published month De Kalb added 1 new listings against 1 sales — more clearing than arriving, which is the better window to list.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside De Kalb varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in De Kalb
There are currently 2 homes listed for sale in De Kalb, Mississippi. The median listing price is $114K.
Active listings
2
Homes on market
Median list price
$114K
Avg. days on market
305
Days until sale
New this week
1
Newly listed
How much do homes cost in De Kalb by property type?
How the De Kalb, MS market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through April 2024
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $169,000 | $112/sq ft | 1 | 305 days |
Who lives in De Kalb?
American Community Survey estimates for De Kalb. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
921
Households
329
Median income
$29,978/yr
Median age
40.3 years
Owner-occupied
76.6%
Median home value
$72,900
Median gross rent
$733/mo
Mean commute
27.7 min
76.6% of occupied homes in De Kalb are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which public schools serve De Kalb?
1 schools tracked · 131 students
The largest public schools serving De Kalb, MS by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
KEMPER COUNTY UPPER ELEMENTARY
Grades 4-8 · 131 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near De Kalb, MS?
Ordered by distance from De Kalb, not by size. Compare De Kalb side by side with any of them.
De Kalb housing market FAQ
Is De Kalb a buyer's or seller's market?
De Kalb, MS is currently a balanced market. That read comes from 2.0 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 305 days in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in De Kalb?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $169,000, about $112 per square foot.
Is De Kalb cheaper than the rest of Mississippi?
De Kalb's median sale price of $169,000 is 41% lower than the Mississippi statewide median of $284,300, and 59% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in De Kalb?
Homes in De Kalb, MS spent a median of 305 days on market before going under contract, versus 47 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in De Kalb?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $169,000 home is about $902 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $38,666 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $29,978.
Are home prices rising in De Kalb?
We do not hold a complete 12-month value series for De Kalb, MS yet, so we are not going to call a direction. The price chart above shows every period we do have.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in De Kalb?
De Kalb ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in De Kalb?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: De Kalb, MS is a balanced market with 2.0 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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