Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Hattiesburg, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Hattiesburg, MS is approximately $115,300 and in Ridgeland, MS it is approximately $241,100 — a difference of $125,800.

Question 2

Is Hattiesburg, MS or Ridgeland, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Ridgeland, MS has higher-rated schools. Hattiesburg, MS has a school rating of N/A and Ridgeland, MS has a rating of 7.6/10.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Hattiesburg, MS	Ridgeland, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Good for now
Median Price	$115K ✓ Lower price	$241K
Median Rent	$889 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$37K	$67K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Low ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	6/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
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	7.6/10 ✓ 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 kidsRetirees looking for a quiet placeRemote workers who can handle a car commute

Hattiesburg, MS vs Ridgeland, MS

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