Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hattiesburg, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Hattiesburg, MS is approximately $115,300 and in Madison, MS it is approximately $317,200 — a difference of $201,900.

Question 2

Is Hattiesburg, MS or Madison, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Madison, MS is more walkable. Hattiesburg, MS has a Walk Score of 6/100 and Madison, MS has a Walk Score of 19/100.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Madison, MS has higher-rated schools. Hattiesburg, MS has a school rating of N/A and Madison, MS has a rating of 8/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Hattiesburg, MS	Madison, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$115K ✓ Lower price	$317K
Median Rent	$889 ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$37K	$124K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	6/100	19/100 ✓ 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	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	N/A	8/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	First‑time homebuyers with a tight budgetIndividuals willing to drive for most errandsLocal job seekers near the university or regional employers	Families with childrenRemote workers needing reliable internetProfessionals looking for affordable housing

Hattiesburg, MS vs Madison, MS

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