Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Gulfport, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Gulfport, MS is approximately $98,500 and in Hattiesburg, MS it is approximately $115,300 — a difference of $16,800.

Question 2

Is Gulfport, MS or Hattiesburg, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

Hattiesburg, MS scores higher on safety. Gulfport, MS has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Hattiesburg, MS has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Gulfport, MS or Hattiesburg, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Hattiesburg, MS is more walkable. Gulfport, MS has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Hattiesburg, MS has a Walk Score of 6/100.

Question 4

Should I live in Gulfport, MS or Hattiesburg, MS?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gulfport, MS	Hattiesburg, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$99K ✓ Lower price	$115K
Median Rent	$887 ✓ Lower rent	$889
Median Income	$31K	$37K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	High
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100	6/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	N/A	N/A
Best for	First-time homebuyers with tight budgetsPeople looking for a cheap entry into the Gulf CoastIndividuals who can work remotely and don’t need nearby transit	First‑time homebuyers with a tight budgetIndividuals willing to drive for most errandsLocal job seekers near the university or regional employers

Gulfport, MS vs Hattiesburg, MS

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