Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi is $1,005/month (±$44), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $165,900 (±$8,165), and the median household income is $46,342/year. The unemployment rate in Forrest County, Mississippi was 3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Hattiesburg city, Mississippi
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,005 |
| Median Home Value | $165,900 |
| Median Household Income | $46,342 |
| Total Housing Units | 20,659 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 12,971 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 63% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 3,129 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3% |
How does Hattiesburg city, Mississippi compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Mississippi.
Higher rent than 79% of cities in Mississippi · 62th of 285
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gluckstadt city | $2,254 |
| 2 | Lynchburg CDP | $1,915 |
| 3 | Madison city | $1,853 |
| … 58 more … | ||
| 62 | Hattiesburg city(you are here) | $1,005 |
| … 220 more … | ||
| 283 | Bentonia town | $284 |
| 284 | Jonestown town | $277 |
| 285 | Mayersville town | $238 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi is $1,005/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi?
The median home value in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi is $165,900 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Hattiesburg city are rent-burdened?
In Hattiesburg city, Mississippi, 3,129 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi?
The median household income in Hattiesburg city, Mississippi is $46,342/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,005 has a margin of error of ±$44. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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