Hattiesburg, Hattiesburg MS — neighborhood review

Hattiesburg, MS

Hattiesburg · Forrest County · MS 39401

Updated August 3, 2026 · Would You Live There?

Think twice

Verdict

$134K

Median Price

61/100

Walk Score

6.9/10

Schools

Score Breakdown

BAffordability
78/100
D+Safety
55/100
C+Schools
69/100
CQuietness
60/100
FCommute
15/100
CWalkability
61/100
WYLT Score56/100

Our Take

Hattiesburg offers very affordable housing and a low flood risk, but the lack of schools, poor walkability, and limited public transit make everyday life a bit of a hassle for most people. If you’re okay with driving everywhere and can manage the low‑income environment, it might work for a few years.

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The Good

  • ✓Extremely affordable median home price of $115,300
  • ✓Low flood risk (Zone X)
  • ✓Median household income close to the national rural average
  • ✓Access to the University of Southern Mississippi and local jobs

Real Talk

  • !No public schools rated in the area—children would need to travel far for education
  • !Walkscore of 6 means almost all errands require a car
  • !Limited public transit options; no bus routes listed
  • !High unemployment rate (1581 unemployed out of 20960 in labor force) and low median income
  • !Not many dining or nightlife options close by
  • $Higher car insurance and maintenance costs due to heavy car use
  • $Utility bills can be higher than state average
  • $Potential need for a reliable vehicle to reach grocery stores and work

Best For

First‑time homebuyers with a tight budgetIndividuals willing to drive for most errandsLocal job seekers near the university or regional employersPeople who prefer a quiet, small‑city feel over metropolitan amenities

Risk Snapshot

Flood riskLow
Violent crimeModerate
Property crimeModerate
Air qualityModerate
Price volatilityHigh

Crime & Safety

Hattiesburg, MS

D+

Safety grade

Safety score55 / 100
High riskVery safe
⚠️Violent Crime
Moderate
3.9incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (3.7)11+

5% higher than the national average

🔒Property Crime
Moderate
19.8incidents / 1,000 residents / yr
0Natl avg (19.5)59+

2% higher than the national average

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