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West Hattiesburg, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lamar County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
6,509
Population
2,701/sq mi density
$38,269
Median Income
$22,378 per capita
$209,100
Home Value
$218,065 Zillow
$1,014
Median Rent
35.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
261
Violent Crime/100K
5,758 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$38,269 median income, 7.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$209,100 home value, $1,014/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$209,100
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
35.0%
46% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,476
Median year built: 1987
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$209,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$218,065
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
35.0%
Owner-Occupied
65.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$1,014/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1987
Average age of housing stock: 39 years
Homeownership Rate
35.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $209,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,065 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,014 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 35.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 65.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 35.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,476 |
| Median Year Built | 1987 |
| Rent Burden | 35.3% |