Living in Lafayette County, Mississippi

By Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR® · Reviewed

What it's like living in Lafayette County, Mississippi: local highlights near Oxford, getting around, home prices and $0 down eligibility.

Short answer

Home to Oxford and the University of Mississippi. Sardis Lake is close by for camping and boating. Rural areas outside Oxford can offer more land for the money. Much of the county is USDA-eligible for $0 down.

Key takeaways

  • Home to Oxford and the University of Mississippi.
  • Sardis Lake is close by for camping and boating.
  • Rural areas outside Oxford can offer more land for the money.
Lafayette County, Mississippi (county seat: Oxford).

Highlights

  • Home to Oxford and the University of Mississippi.
  • Sardis Lake is close by for camping and boating.
  • Rural areas outside Oxford can offer more land for the money.

Homes and prices

9 homes were for sale in USDA-eligible parts of Lafayette County under $325,000 as of October 8, 2026. Browse them on the county page or ask Kaspar Caldwell, REALTOR®, to send matches.

Frequently asked questions

What is the county seat of Lafayette County?

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Oxford

Is Lafayette County USDA-eligible?

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Much of it. Check each address on the USDA map.