Is Brandon, MS or Hattiesburg, MS cheaper to buy in?

Hattiesburg, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Brandon, MS is approximately $230,100 and in Hattiesburg, MS it is approximately $115,300 — a difference of $114,800.

Is Brandon, MS or Hattiesburg, MS more walkable?

Hattiesburg, MS is more walkable. Brandon, MS has a Walk Score of N/A/100 and Hattiesburg, MS has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Which has better schools, Brandon, MS or Hattiesburg, MS?

Brandon, MS has higher-rated schools. Brandon, MS has a school rating of 8.4/10 and Hattiesburg, MS has a rating of N/A.

Let the numbers do the talking.

Brandon, MS vs Hattiesburg, MS

Brandon, MS vs Hattiesburg, MS: What the data shows

Brandon, MS is in Brandon, MS while Hattiesburg, MS is in Hattiesburg, MS — both in the same state. On home prices, Hattiesburg, MS is the more affordable option at $115,300 median — $114,800 less than Brandon, MS's $230,100. WYLT rates Brandon, MS as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Hattiesburg, MS as “Think twice” — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Brandon, MS has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Hattiesburg, MS has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Brandon, MS has Low flood risk and Hattiesburg, MS has Low flood risk.

Hattiesburg, MS is the more walkable neighborhood. Brandon, MS scores N/A/100 versus Hattiesburg, MS's 6/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, Brandon, MS has the higher school rating — Brandon, MS rates 8.4/10 and Hattiesburg, MS rates N/A.

Category	Brandon, MS	Hattiesburg, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$230K	$115K ✓ Lower price
Median Rent	$1K	$889 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$88K ✓ Higher income	$37K
Price Volatility	Moderate ✓ More stable	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	6/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	D+
Violent Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Good ✓ Cleaner air	Moderate
Community
Schools	8.4/10 ✓ Better schools	N/A
Best for	Families looking for good schoolsHome buyers on a moderate budgetPeople who prefer a quiet, low‑crime environment	First‑time homebuyers with a tight budgetIndividuals willing to drive for most errandsLocal job seekers near the university or regional employers

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.