What to know before you move: cost, market timing, who it fits.
If you're considering a move to Meridian, MS, the most important variables are the local housing market, the cost structure (taxes, insurance, utilities), and how well the city fits your day-to-day life. This page summarizes the housing market read; pair it with the cost of living page for the full picture.
Meridian is a city in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, with an estimated population of 33,549. The population has contracted 1.1% per year on average since 2020. The median home value in Meridian is $112,872 as of 2026-04, down 0.2% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +2.3% annual growth (-4.8% from the 5-year peak). Rents in Meridian average $1,356 per month. The composite momentum score is 46 of 100 (Cooling). Buyers may find more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Prices have come off recent highs (-4.8% from peak). Buyers may have more room to negotiate; sellers should price realistically.
Reasons people move here
- Cheap entry point: $112,872 median home is well below the US median of $355k — room to grow without overpaying.
- The data is the data: Meridian has at least 5 years of Zillow tracking, full Census identification, and is included in the 2-criteria momentum score on this page.
Things to know first
- Net out-migration: population shrinking 1.1% per year — services, schools, and tax base will follow.
- Stagnant long-run trend: +0.8% 10-year CAGR plus flat population — appreciation case is weak.
More about Meridian
Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.