Homes for Sale in Picayune

About Picayune Real Estate

Picayune sits in southern Mississippi and draws people who want a slower pace with reasonable access to larger cities. Many buyers arrive from the Gulf Coast or New Orleans metro looking for more space and lower costs while still staying within commuting distance of work. The character of the area changes from street to street, with some blocks showing older homes on larger lots and others featuring newer construction on the edges of town. Daily life centers on a handful of local parks, a small but functional downtown with basic shops and restaurants, and outdoor activities such as fishing or hiking in nearby state and national forests. The school system consists of the local public district plus a few private options in the immediate area. Summers are long and humid while winters remain mild, with occasional cold fronts that rarely last more than a day or two. At the time of this writing the market shows 149 active listings, a median price of $249,000, and homes that average roughly 4,987 square feet, giving buyers a wide range of sizes and price points from under $50,000 to well over $2 million.

Average listing price: $322,294 · 149 homes available