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Hattiesburg, Mississippi houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Hattiesburg, MS (Forrest County) — Census median home value $153,600, county listing prices down about 7.3% over the past year. Market data for Hattiesburg houses and the broader area.
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Hattiesburg, MS is in Forrest County, Mississippi — this guide covers houses in Hattiesburg and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 48,507, with a median household income of $44,140. Census data puts Hattiesburg houses at a median value of $153,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Forrest County's current median listing price runs $251,400, down about 7.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Hattiesburg housing market
Hattiesburg is in Forrest County, Mississippi. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Hattiesburg and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$153,600
Population (Census ACS)
48,507
Median household income
$44,140
County price trend (2025)
4.13% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Hattiesburg market snapshot
Population
48,507
County
Forrest County
Median Household Income
$44,140
Median Home Value (city)
$153,600
Median Listing Price (Forrest County)
$251,400
Median Gross Rent
$995/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-7.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hattiesburg's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $153,600. Separately, Forrest County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $251,400. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Forrest County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.13% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Hattiesburg has an estimated population of 48,507 and a median household income of $44,140, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Hattiesburg's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 27% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Forrest County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Hattiesburg.
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Nearby communities include Glendale, Petal, Rawls Springs, Eastabuchie.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: West Hattiesburg (~3.5 mi), Arnold Line (~4.1 mi), Oak Grove (~5.9 mi), Purvis (~12.3 mi), Runnelstown (~12.9 mi), Moselle (~14.1 mi), Sumrall (~15.3 mi), New Augusta (~18.5 mi), Seminary (~20.4 mi), Ellisville (~21.0 mi), Ovett (~21.3 mi), Baxterville (~21.8 mi), Richton (~22.4 mi), Lumberton (~22.4 mi), Beaumont (~24.9 mi), Collins (~27.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Hattiesburg data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
48,507
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$153,600
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$44,140
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$995
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.13%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$251,400
Census place type
city
County
Forrest County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
53.44 sq mi
Census GEOID
2831020
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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What are houses worth in Hattiesburg, MS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Hattiesburg at $153,600. Forrest County's current median listing price runs $251,400, down about 7.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Hattiesburg, MS?
For owner-occupied houses in Hattiesburg, Census ACS data shows a median value of $153,600. Active listing prices in Forrest County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Hattiesburg, MS?
Hattiesburg houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Forrest County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Hattiesburg, MS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Hattiesburg's population at approximately 48,507.
What's the median rent in Hattiesburg, MS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Hattiesburg at approximately $995 per month.
What is the median household income in Hattiesburg, MS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Hattiesburg at approximately $44,140.
Is the Hattiesburg housing market growing?
Forrest County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.13% annual change in 2025.
Is Hattiesburg, MS affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Hattiesburg's median home value at about 3.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 27% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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