Is Merigold, MS 38759 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

3 months ending August 31, 2026 · Source: Redfin

Merigold is a balanced market. With about null months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.

Months of supply—Under 4 months = seller’s market

Sold above original list—Share of sales, last 3 months

Median sale-to-list—Sold price ÷ list price

Median days on market—Listing to accepted offer

Median price per sq ft—

The Merigold housing market right now

There haven’t been enough recent sales here for a detailed summary yet.

About the area

Bolivar County, MS

Population	1,346
Median income	$77,083
Average income	$144,589
Median home value	$143,400
Median rent	$1,115/month
Owner-occupied	84% of homes
Median year built	1980

Natural hazard riskExtreme heat (relatively high), tornadoes (relatively high), earthquakes (moderate)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates (household income; home value as estimated by owners), ZIP code tabulation area 38759; hazard risk from the FEMA National Risk Index for the census tracts in this ZIP code (not endorsed by FEMA).

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Benoit 38725 — /sq ft Boyle 38730Buyer’s market $125 /sq ft Cleveland 38732Balanced $87 /sq ft Gunnison 38746 $55 /sq ft Browse all markets →

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Questions about Merigold real estate

What are property taxes in Merigold?

About 0.73% of a home’s value a year in Bolivar County, or roughly $2,920 on a $400,000 home.

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