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Area data

Hattiesburg, MS — ZIP 39401

Population: 42,531 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$145,492
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
+1.0%
10-year appreciation
+27.2%
All-time peak (2022-09)
$153,618
House Price Index
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
57 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Rents

Typical rent
$1,071/mo
1-year rent change
+6.6%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
12
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
2

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
lightning, strongWind, tornado, hail, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
54.0°F

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
145

Amenities

Nearest airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hattiesburg Bobby L Chain Municipal Airport (HBG) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
28
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-70 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Median annual property tax
$1,102
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
61.2%

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,313
Average weekly wage
$938
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
46

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents