Housing & Real Estate — West Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 2,663 |
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| Occupied | 2,392 |
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| Vacant | 271 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 837 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,555 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $213,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$225,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,014/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,268/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 30.9% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 59.9% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 409 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 248 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 341 |
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| Built before 1960 | 79 |
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| Median Year Built | 1987 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
