Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hattiesburg, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Hattiesburg, MS is approximately $115,300 and in Oxford, MS it is approximately $251,200 — a difference of $135,900.

Question 2

Is Hattiesburg, MS or Oxford, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

Oxford, MS scores higher on safety. Hattiesburg, MS has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Oxford, MS has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Hattiesburg, MS or Oxford, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Hattiesburg, MS	Oxford, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$115K ✓ Lower price	$251K
Median Rent	$889 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$37K	$60K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	6/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	1/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	N/A	1/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	B ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	N/A	N/A
Best for	First‑time homebuyers with a tight budgetIndividuals willing to drive for most errandsLocal job seekers near the university or regional employers	Car-dependent residentsAffordability seekersSmall-town families

Hattiesburg, MS vs Oxford, MS

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