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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Wyatt Garcia

Hattiesburg quality of life -am I missing something?

Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Hattiesburg sits at 230.6 per 100K. Poverty rate is 23.0%, which is higher than I expected. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Is this normal for Hattiesburg? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd...

17 replies 17 upvotes living
Landon Morris

Affordable areas near Hattiesburg?

With a population of 48,507, Hattiesburg is a smaller city. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do?

18 replies 25 upvotes housing
Harper Brown

Cost of living reality check -Hattiesburg

Hey, I'm a 49-year-old restaurant manager and Homes are going for about $153,600 on average. With a population of 48,507, Hattiesburg is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $153,600, which is actually reasonable. The weather tak...

1 replies 19 upvotes housing
Wyatt Garcia

Starting a business in Hattiesburg?

Random thought, I'm a 41-year-old lawyer and Median household income is $44,140, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? Thanks in advance! Downtown has...

3 replies 13 upvotes jobs
true_charlotte50

Best areas to explore in Hattiesburg?

So, Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, so...

3 replies 25 upvotes qa
Roman Lee

What Hattiesburg does better than anywhere else

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $995/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Hattiesburg sits at 230.6 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but...

4 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Steven C.

Day-to-day life in Hattiesburg, MS

So, Poverty rate is 23.0%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $153,600, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts?...

2 replies 17 upvotes living
Valentina Mitchell

Is Hattiesburg a good place to live?

Hey folks, I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $995/month for a decent place. Median household income is $44,140, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can expect to pay around $995 for rent here. Public transit needs a lo...

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hannah_rider

Best areas to explore in Hattiesburg?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $995 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Hattiesburg sits at 230.6 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated.

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Roman Lee

Couple moving to Hattiesburg from out of state

Hey, Median household income is $44,140, which feels on the lower side for the area. Household incomes average around $44,140 in Hattiesburg. Homes are going for about $153,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Hattiesburg sits at 230.6 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly go...

0 replies 14 upvotes moving
Robert Wilson

The good and bad of living in Hattiesburg

Longtime lurker here, I work in tech and Rent is about $995/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young ...

1 replies 7 upvotes living
true_charlotte50

Career opportunities in Hattiesburg, MS

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Hattiesburg sits at 230.6 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Roman Lee

Is it worth buying in Hattiesburg?

I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $153,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Hattiesburg sits at 230.6 per 100K. The median home value here is around $153,600, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not per...

1 replies 17 upvotes housing
William Wilson

Hattiesburg vs Sacramento -which is better?

Alright, Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $995 for rent here. Homes are going for about $153,600 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surpris...

0 replies 10 upvotes best-worst
Harper Brown

Hattiesburg job market vs Boston

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $995/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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