Buying In Clinton, MS
Sell Your Commercial Property In Clinton, MS
Own a commercial apartment building of five or more units in Clinton? We purchase multifamily properties around Olde Towne Clinton, Raymond, and the rest of Hinds County, and we review every deal against a clear buy box.
- Clear feedback on your deal, typically within 48 hours
- 5 to 100+ units, stabilized or distressed, listed or off-market
- Owners, agents, and brokers welcome — every conversation is confidential
We buy:Tired landlordsEstate & trust sales1031 exchangesDeferred maintenanceHigh vacancyPartnership splits
Where We Look: Olde Towne Clinton · Raymond · Byram · west Jackson — Hinds County, MS
Market Snapshot
Renter Demand In Clinton
Clinton is a Hinds County college town. Renters occupy 31.6% of Clinton homes, or 3,161 households, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Median gross rent is $1,118 a month, above the $954 Mississippi median. Median household income in Clinton is $74,745, against $56,447 statewide. Clinton property carries a 2024-2025 tax rate of 153.52 mills. Mississippi Christian University enrolled 4,164 students in fall 2024. This profile covers renters, rents, Hinds County taxes and state landlord rules for owners who plan to sell commercial property in Clinton, MS.
Mississippi Christian University
The Clinton campus at 200 South Capitol Street enrolled 4,164 students, 2,883 undergraduate, in fall 2024, per NCES College Navigator.Health care and education jobs
Education and health care employ 32.3% of working Clinton residents, and public administration another 7.6%, per ACS DP03.Commuter access
Clinton workers average a 24.2-minute commute, per ACS 2020-2024 profile DP03, reflecting jobs across the Jackson metro.Our Buy Box
What We Buy In Clinton
Asset Type
Multifamily, 5+ Units
Apartment buildings and income-producing residential.
Size
5 – 100+ Units
Sweet spot: 15–25 units.
Condition
Stabilized To Distressed
Value-add, mismanaged, and high-vacancy properties welcome.
Deal Types
Listed Or Off-Market
Direct-to-owner, pocket listings, portfolios.
Local Market Data
Clinton Apartment Market
Figures gathered October 2026 from public market data.
Who rents in Clinton
Renters occupy 31.6% of Clinton homes, or 3,161 households, per Census ACS 2020-2024 table B25003. Hinds County sits higher at 41.7%. Buildings with five or more units hold 16.5% of Clinton housing, against 9.2% statewide, per table B25024.
About 45.6% of Clinton homes were built before 1980, per table B25034. The median Clinton home dates to 1982. Owners who sell commercial property in Clinton, MS can point buyers to newer stock than the Hinds County median of 1974.
Rents and affordability in Clinton
Median gross rent in Clinton is $1,118 a month, per ACS 2020-2024 table B25064. That is $164 above the Mississippi median and $171 below HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Jackson metro area.
Median household income in Clinton is $74,745, per table B19013. Even so, owners selling commercial property in Clinton face a ceiling: 46.2% of Clinton renters spend 30% or more of income on rent, per table B25070.
| Unit size | HUD FY2027 FMR, Jackson, MS metro |
|---|---|
| Efficiency | $1,099 |
| One-bedroom | $1,105 |
| Two-bedroom | $1,289 |
| Three-bedroom | $1,536 |
| Four-bedroom | $1,694 |
Property taxes in Hinds County
A $2,000,000 apartment property inside Clinton carries about $46,056 a year in property tax. Apartments fall in Class II, assessed at 15% of true value, per the Mississippi Department of Revenue. The 2024-2025 Clinton rate is 153.52 mills: Hinds County 44.09, Clinton School District 67.94 and Clinton 41.49, per DOR millage schedules.
The math is $2,000,000 times 15% equals $300,000 assessed, times 153.52 mills equals $46,056. Owners who sell commercial real estate in Clinton, MS should expect buyers to price that 2.3% effective load into cap rates.
Landlord rules in Mississippi
- Deposits: no dollar cap is set, and the balance is due within 45 days after the tenancy ends, per Miss. Code s. 89-8-21.
- Nonpayment: the termination notice gives the tenant 3 days to pay, per Miss. Code s. 89-8-13.
- Rent control: cities may not regulate private residential rent without legislative approval, per Miss. Code s. 21-17-5.
What it means for an owner
Clinton pairs a $1,118 median rent with 12.3% rental vacancy, per ACS profile DP04, against 8.2% statewide. If you plan to sell your apartment building in Clinton, model that vacancy in our cap rate calculator first.
Skyline Capital Investments buys 5+ unit apartment buildings. To sell commercial property in Clinton, MS to a direct buyer, start on our sell my apartment building page.
Before You Sell
Clinton Seller Checklist
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- Buildings with five or more units hold 16.5% of Clinton housing, against 9.2% statewide.
- Owners who sell multifamily property in Clinton face buyers pricing 12.3% rental vacancy into offers.
- Owners who sell commercial real estate in Clinton, MS face Class II assessment at 15% and 153.52 mills.
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Taxes & Rules For Clinton Property
The Mississippi rules that shape any deal in Clinton: what a sale costs in tax, how buildings are taxed, what landlords must follow, and how to defer gains.
Clinton Seller FAQ
How much property tax does a $2 million apartment building in Clinton pay?
About $46,056 a year. Class II property is assessed at 15% of true value, so $2,000,000 becomes $300,000 assessed. The 2024-2025 Clinton rate of 153.52 mills, per Mississippi Department of Revenue schedules, yields $46,056, an effective 2.3%.
What should I know before I sell commercial property in Clinton, MS?
Renters occupy 31.6% of Clinton homes per ACS 2020-2024, and median gross rent is $1,118. Rental vacancy is 12.3%, above 8.2% statewide. Buyers will weigh that against 153.52 mills of tax and stock that is 45.6% pre-1980.
Can I sell commercial real estate in Clinton, MS and raise rents first?
Mississippi law bars cities from regulating private residential rent without legislative approval, per Miss. Code s. 21-17-5. Market limits still apply: 46.2% of Clinton renters already spend 30% or more of income on rent, per ACS table B25070.
How do Clinton rents compare with HUD fair market rents?
Median gross rent in Clinton is $1,118 a month under ACS 2020-2024. HUD's FY2027 two-bedroom fair market rent for the Jackson metro area is $1,289. That gap of $171 points to room on voucher-eligible units for owners who sell multifamily property in Clinton.
How long does a Mississippi landlord have to return a security deposit?
Mississippi requires the deposit balance back within 45 days after the tenancy ends, per Miss. Code s. 89-8-21. The statute sets no dollar cap on deposits. For nonpayment, the termination notice gives tenants 3 days to pay, per s. 89-8-13.
What if my Clinton building has vacancies or deferred maintenance?
That is often where we add the most value. We buy buildings that need renovation, new management, or lease-up, and we account for that in our offer.
Can I sell my Clinton apartment building off-market?
Yes. We work directly with owners and through listing agents. Off-market conversations are confidential, and we coordinate tours so tenants and staff are not disrupted.
Who buys occupied rental property in Clinton?
We do. Skyline Capital Investments is a commercial real estate buyer of 5+ unit multifamily, and we buy apartment buildings with tenants in place, including properties with below-market rents.
What do I need to sell my apartment building in Clinton?
An address and unit count are enough to start. A current rent roll and trailing twelve-month statement let us move to a written offer faster.
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