Is Bolivar County, MS good for real estate investing?

Bolivar County has an investment score of 43/100, rated as "Avoid". The county ranks #680 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Bolivar?

The median home price in Bolivar County is $118,346. This ranks #63 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Bolivar?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Bolivar County would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Bolivar County

MississippiPopulation: 30,688

/100

Avoid

#680 of 1,000 counties

#58 in Mississippi (80 counties)

Market Snapshot

$118,346

Median Home Price

49% below national median

$7,035/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.94%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

43/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

9/100

Based on -8.2% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

83/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-8.2% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

30,688

Median Income

$37,845

vs $57,018 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.1x

Moderately affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
ClarkeMS	45	$99,338	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
NeshobaMS	45	$136,750	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
ClaiborneMS	44	$88,565	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
CurrentBolivarMS	43	$118,346	Est. pending	—	Avoid
PanolaMS	42	$178,999	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View
TallahatchieMS	41	$111,177	Est. pending	—	Avoid	View

The Bottom Line

AvoidBolivar may be challenging for traditional rentals. High prices or low rents make cash flow difficult.

Bolivar County in Mississippi scores 43/100, ranking #680 of 1,000 US counties (top 90%).

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash