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Cherokee Heights

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Mississippi
$255K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.651
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$255K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,114 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1950
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.94%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.72%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.81%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.14%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.0%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.5.8 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.85
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.37

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.39%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,357
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,483 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$92K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$108K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.57 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Cherokee Heights compares

By median home value, Cherokee Heights is the 5th most expensive of 14 neighborhoods in Hinds County, and its typical home is worth more than 79% of all homes in Hinds County.

Home values in Cherokee Heights

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$133K$781K
neighborhoods in Hinds County ranked by median home value
#Hinds CountyMedian valueHomes
1Woodland Hills$374K250
2Oakhurst$363K303
3Bruenburg$348K365
4Lakeover$269K189
5Cherokee Heights$255K651
6Belhaven$253K1,098
7The Cascades$237K472
8Woodmoor$236K421
9Broadmeadow$163K514
10Belhaven Heights$126K222
11Willowood$110K820
12Hanging Moss East$98K622
13Midtown Jackson$61K524
14Farish Street$37K150

About the Cherokee Heights market

How many homes are there in Cherokee Heights, MS?

Cherokee Heights, MS contains 651 residential properties, with a median of 2,114 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1950. The median TopHap Estimate is $255K.

How does Cherokee Heights, MS compare to the rest of Hinds County?

By median home value, Cherokee Heights, MS is the 5th most expensive of 14 neighborhoods in Hinds County. Its typical home is worth more than 79% of all homes in Hinds County. Lakeover ranks just above it and Belhaven just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Cherokee Heights, MS?

81% of homes in Cherokee Heights, MS are owner-occupied. 14% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Cherokee Heights, MS hold?

72% of mortgaged homes in Cherokee Heights, MS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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