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West Hattiesburg
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    West Hattiesburg

      Report Card

      grade B+
      Overall Niche Grade
      1. Public Schools
        grade A
      2. Crime & Safety
        grade unavailable
      3. Housing
        grade C+
      4. Nightlife
        grade A minus
      5. Good for Families
        grade A minus
      6. Diversity
        grade A
      7. Jobs
        grade D
      8. Weather
        grade B+
      9. Cost of Living
        grade B minus
      10. Health & Fitness
        grade B
      11. Outdoor Activities
        grade B
      12. Commute
        grade C+

      West Hattiesburg is a with a population of 6,447. West Hattiesburg is in Lamar County. Living in West Hattiesburg offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families and young professionals live in West Hattiesburg and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in West Hattiesburg are highly rated.

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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $164,300
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $938
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Dense Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        63%
      • Own
        37%
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      West Hattiesburg Rankings

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

      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      grade unavailable
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        No data available  
        national  282.7
      • Murder
        No data available  
        national  6.1
      • Rape
        No data available  
        national  40.7
      • Robbery
        No data available  
        national  135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        No data available  
        national  500.1
      • Theft
        No data available  
        national  2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        No data available  
        national  284

      Residents

      Diversity
      grade A
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        14%
      • 10-17 years
        14%
      • 18-24 years
        12%
      • 25-34 years
        11%
      • 35-44 years
        19%
      • 45-54 years
        8%
      • 55-64 years
        9%
      • 65+ years
        12%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        14%
        national  13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        17%
        national  21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        29%
        national  29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        22%
        national  26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        19%
        national  11%

      Working in West Hattiesburg

      Jobs
      grade D
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $32,572
      National
      $69,021

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