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Living in Hattiesburg, MS
Explore Hattiesburg and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.0 / 10
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Hattiesburg at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population48,619
Median Household Income$46,342
Median Home Value$165,900
Median Gross Rent$1,005
Median Age29.4
Average Household Size2.1
Unemployment8.7%
Work From Home4.7%
Homeownership37.2%
Housing Vacancy11.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Hattiesburg is a mid-sized community where local neighborhoods, nearby job centers and regional access can matter as much as citywide averages. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Hattiesburg and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Hattiesburg
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$165,900
Median Gross Rent$1,005
Homeownership37.2%
Housing Vacancy11.3%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Hattiesburg, MS
Median Household Income$46,342
Unemployment8.7%
Work From Home4.7%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Hattiesburg and how households are structured
Population48,619
Median Age29.4
Average Household Size2.1
Hattiesburg is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Hattiesburg
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Hattiesburg point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.2°F
Average Winter Low37.8°F
Annual Rainfall61.7 in.
Annual Snowfall0.9 in.
Seasonal Life in Hattiesburg
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Hattiesburg & Its Counties
Medium
Foreclosure Activity
Hattiesburg spans Forrest and Lamar counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Hattiesburg especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Hattiesburg shows a population of about 48,619. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Medium. Current signal uses NarrowTheList foreclosure-opportunity data until direct county delinquency and foreclosure datasets are connected.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Forrest County and Lamar County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Hattiesburg with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Hattiesburg, the available data currently points to employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.