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Hattiesburg
  • Town in Mississippi
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Hattiesburg

#2 in Best Places to Live in Forrest County
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B minus
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Hattiesburg is a town in Mississippi with a population of 47,074. 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
    47,074
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $131,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $862
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      62%
    • Own
      38%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      279.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      19.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      52.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      63.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      1,080.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,669.6
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      375
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      19%
    • 25-34 years
      19%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      8%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      13%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      19%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      21%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Hattiesburg

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $38,293
    National
    $69,021
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