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Hattiesburg

#39 in Best Places to Live in Mississippi
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Mississippi
  • 183 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B-
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      C+
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A-
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    Hattiesburg is a town in Mississippi with a population of 46,495. Hattiesburg is in Forrest County. Living in Hattiesburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Hattiesburg there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Hattiesburg and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Hattiesburg are above average.
    Population
    46,495

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $104,200
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $758
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Hattiesburg Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      109.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      43
      40.7
    • Robbery
      45.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      736.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,424.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      335.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      7%
    • 18-24 years
      22%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      9%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      14%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      18%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Hattiesburg

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $32,009
    National
    $55,322
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    Hattiesburg Reviews

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    What like about Hattisberg is that there is a lot to do as far as activities, shopping, restaurants and schools to choose from. Living in a small town I like spending time in Hattisberg on the weekends. The city of Hattisberg seems to be an upcoming town with a lot of diverse group of people and it is rich in southern culture. The university of southern Mississippi campus I feel will bring great education opportunities for me.. when I went to visit this past summerthe staff made us feel so welcome with so many activities to do. I would love to be considered for this scholorship. THANK YOU!
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    My experience growing up in Hattiesburg was mixed. I enjoyed most of Hattiesburg. It is a great University town with the University of Southern Mississippi taking up a major part of the town. The love of the locals for the school really shows around the area. Unfortunately if you go to East Hattiesburg, you can tell it's really left unattended which is a shame given Hattiesburg High School is in this area. It's not a safe place to walk alone where as it is encouraged in West Hattiesburg/near the University. I hope Hattiesburg evolves and begins to take care of the entire town and not just the part visiting sports teams see. There is an enormous amount of history in the forgotten area of Hattiesburg and it is my belief and hope it is not left in it's vagabond state.
    From living in this growing city my whole life, I know that Hattiesburg is a very special place. There are numerous restaurants, well priced, that offers all kinds of cuisines. Several events take place throughout the week such as festivals, sporting events, fundraisers, burlesque shows, opera, wine tastings, and much more. Since it's a University Town, home of Southern Miss, the night life has much to offer. The residents of Hattiesburg are kind, well mannered Southern folks. I love this city!