c.1882 Three Bedroom Mississippi Fixer Upper With Original Elements Auction Starting at $40K

c.1882 Three Bedroom Mississippi Fixer Upper With Original Elements. With some sweat equity this house could be made into a comfortable home. Located right in town.

100 E Fox Ave, Eupora, MS 39744.  $40,000

• Contact Realtor: Ruthie Taylor
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Pros

1. Low Cost of Living / Affordable Housing

   • Housing is much cheaper than national average. Median home list prices are very low (around $76,500 in June 2025).

   • Renting also costs much less. Two‑bedroom rents are significantly below national norms.

   • Overall cost of living is ~25% lower than the U.S. average.

2. Smaller Town / Community Feel

   • With a population around 2,300 people, Eupora is small, which gives that tight‑knit or more “everyone knows everyone” vibe.

   • More space per dollar; less congestion; more rural/suburban mix.

3. Decent Livability

   • Some ratings place Eupora above average in measures like cost of living, livability, and happiness relative to similarly sized places.

   • For people who don’t need big‑city amenities, Eupora offers a quieter, slower pace at much lower cost.

4. Lower Housing Costs Compared to Many Places

   • Home prices are well below U.S. medians.

   • The average home value (owner‑occupied) is modest (though Zillow says ~$136,000 more recently, which may reflect some market change).

5. Safety / Crime Comparisons Are Mixed but Somewhat Better Than Many Big Cities

   • Total crime in Eupora is lower than many U.S. cities. According to Areavibes, total crime is ~33% below the national average.

   • Violent crime is lower than the national average by some metrics.

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Cons / Challenges

1. High Poverty / Low Income Levels

   • Median household income is low (~ $26,900/year in some sources).

   • Poverty rate is very high: ~41% in some recent data.

2. Educational Attainment & School Performance Issues

   • Percentage of adults with a high school diploma or higher is below national averages, and those with bachelor’s degrees are well below.

   • The local high school (Eupora High) ranks in the bottom 50% of schools in Mississippi on several metrics (reading, math proficiency).

3. Declining Population / Limited Growth

   • Eupora has seen a population decline over recent years (~ ‑1.5% in past year; ~ ‑5.3% over past five years in some data).

   • Declining population can lead to fewer services, less economic vibrancy, reduced investment.

4. Limited Amenities & Job Opportunities

   • Because it’s small/rural, there are fewer high‑paying jobs, fewer choices in entertainment, limited specialized healthcare, etc. Some residents or reports say many “good” jobs have left or are scarce.

   • Local economy tends to skew toward service / manufacturing / labor jobs, rather than tech / high skill sectors.

5. Crime Rates Are Mixed Depending on What You Measure

   • While some crime metrics are below national averages (overall crime, violent crime), property crime rates in certain categories (theft, burglary) are not negligible.

   • Some neighborhoods have higher crime; safety tends to vary by location.

6. School Performance Lags

   • As mentioned, proficiency in reading and math is below state average.

   • For families with school‑age children, that is a significant factor to investigate neighborhood by neighborhood.

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