Livability Score

78
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) F
Danny's Grocery & Deli
Coffee Shop
T-Bones Records and Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Honeybaked Ham
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (15) B
Saenger Theater
Theatre Arts
African American Military History Museum
Museum
Eureka School Museum
Museum
Hattiesburg Zoo
Zoo
Sarah Gillespie Museum
Museum
Lucille Parker Gallery
Art Gallery
MM Roberts Stadium
Stadium
Pete Taylor Park
Stadium
Grand Theatre 18
Cinema
Palmers Crossing Heritage Museum
Museum
Club Nina's
Nightclub
Food and Drink (98) D-
Fairley's Wings & More
Fast Food
Thirsty Hippo
Bar
Hall Avenue Liquor Store
Alcohol
Katie Express Food Mart
Fast Food
Edward Street Package Liquors
Alcohol
Keg and Barrel
Bar
Hunt Brothers Pizza
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Peters Poboy's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Church's Chicken
Fast Food
Ward's
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Fast Food
Nicks Ice House
Bar
Captain D's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Shenanigans Bar and Grill
Bar
Hardee's
Fast Food
Blue Moon Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Fitness (10) B
Jackie Dole Sherrill Community Center
Community Centre
C. E. Roy Community Center
Community Centre
W U Bill Sigler Center
Community Centre
Curves
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Danny "Levi" Hinton Community Center
Community Centre
Lee's Nails
Gym
Groceries (11) F
Sullivan's Grocery
Grocery Store
Sullivan's Grocery
Grocery Store
Sunflower
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Jody’s Bakery and Caterie
Bakery
Lil' Butcher Shoppe
Butcher
Breadsmith
Bakery
Corner Market
Grocery Store
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (34) A+
Veterans Park
Park
Town Square Park
Park
Smokestack Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bell-Sandifer Leisure Park
Park
Memorial Garden
Park
San Antonio Field
Park
Oseola McCarty Park
Park
Magnolia Fitness / Leisure Park
Park
Hope Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Friendship Park
Park
9th Street Park
Park
Chain Park
Park
Petal River Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Duncan Lake Park
Park
Chain Garden
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kamper Park
Park
Hinton Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Vernon Dahmer Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Shops (172) C+
Go Young Fashion
Clothing
Southern Fried Comics
Books
Eagle Food Mart
Convenience Store
Fat Boys Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Danny's Grocery & Deli
Convenience Store
Katie Express Food Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Fat Boys Mart
Convenience Store
Fast Fill
Convenience Store
McLelland TV
Electronics
Jr. Food Mart
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Moore's Bike Shop
Bicycle
Sunny's Express Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Minit Mart
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Keith's Superstore
Convenience Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Dollar General
Discount Store
Garden Gate Florist
Florist
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Hattiesburg.
Public Transit Stops (16)
Stops & Stations A+
Fire Station #1
Bus Stop
Hattiesburg
Transit Station
Train Depot
Bus Stop
Library
Bus Stop
Kamper Park
Bus Stop
Hardy & 28th
Bus Stop
Hardy & 28th
Bus Stop
Mamie & S 28th
Bus Stop
Forrest General
Bus Stop
USM
Bus Stop
University Mall
Bus Stop
Westover
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.5% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Hattiesburg is 87/100 - which is 5% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Hattiesburg crime rates are 4,823 per 100k, which is 142% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
4,479 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
344 crimes per 100k C
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employment F

The median income in Hattiesburg is $36,111 - which is 11% lower than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$36,111 F
Unemployment Rate
5.8% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (60)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Hattiesburg Fire Station #1
Fire Station
Hattiesburg Fire Station #5
Fire Station
Hattiesburg Police Department
Police
Hattiesburg Fire Station #2
Fire Station
Urgent Care Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Barnes Family Dentistry
Dentist
Hattiesburg Dialysis
Clinic
LiveWell Center
Clinic
Cloverleaf Immediate Care
Doctor
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walmart Supercenter
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Minor Care Clinic
Clinic
Forrest General Hospital
Hospital
James A. Nicholson, D.D.S.
Dentist
Forrest General Hospital Wellness Clinic
Clinic
Moffitt Health Center
Clinic
Forrest General Hospital Police
Police
Hattiesburg Clinic
Clinic
Forrest General Cancer Center
Clinic
Unknown Name
Clinic
The Children's Clinic
Clinic
Hattiesburg Clinic Internal Medicine
Clinic
Hattiesburg Clinic Internal Medicine
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A-

Hattiesburg home prices are $110,500 - which is 5% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$110,500 F
Home Appreciation Rate
1% C+
Home Affordability
3.1x (home price to income ratio) B+
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schools D+

The Hattiesburg graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
44% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (21) F
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Hawkins Elementary School
Mary Bethune Alternative
Rowan Elementary School
Lillie Burney Steam Academy
Woodley Elementary School
Petal Upper Elementary School
Grace Christian Elementary School
Montessori Childrens House
Thames Elementary School
Central Baptist School
Presbyterian Christian School
Earl Travillion Attendance Center
High Schools (6) D-
Sacred Heart Catholic School
Hattiesburg High School
Central Baptist School
Presbyterian Christian School
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ratings C+

Hattiesburg has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (3)
From AreaVibes D
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Hattiesburg Area Facts

  • Hattiesburg has a Livability Score of 78/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Hattiesburg crime rates are 142% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Hattiesburg is 5% higher than the Mississippi average

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Southern Living 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2015) Living in Hattiesburg, MS for 10 years has been a journey. There are some neighborhoods where I don't like to go, but if I visit the downtown area, I feel like I've stepped back in time. There are older houses, and the shops along the streets are quaint. Many of the shops are own ...Read More ed by people who sell their handmade crafts instead of bringing in items from larger supply chains.

When I first moved to the city from Utah, I noticed that there are several attractions that were outdoors, and there are numerous activities to do that are based on the history of the area. The Armed Forces Museum is a place to visit if you enjoy learning about the various departments in the military. There are memorials set up in the museum for those who have lost their lives while in the military as well as a history of how the departments began.

The Hattiesburg Zoo is another attraction where I like to go if I want to get out of the house. It's rather small compared to some zoos I have visited, but there are some adorable animals that you can see up close. You can also see some of the animals fed by the staff if you get there at the right time. Some of the attractions I have seen deal with African American history. There is an art gallery that features pieces done by African Americans who have lived in the area. Many of the restaurants serve foods that have a southern feel. It's very common to go to a restaurant and order a plate of fried chicken with a side of macaroni and cheese or even collard greens. Read Less
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      B- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Hattiesburg? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Veterans Park
      Town Square Park
      Smokestack Park
      Unknown Name
      Bell-Sandifer Leisure Park
      Memorial Garden
      San Antonio Field
      Oseola McCarty Park

      Entertainment

      Saenger Theater
      African American Military History Museum
      Eureka School Museum
      Hattiesburg Zoo
      Sarah Gillespie Museum
      Lucille Parker Gallery
      MM Roberts Stadium
      Pete Taylor Park

      Food & Drink

      Fairley's Wings & More
      Thirsty Hippo
      Hall Avenue Liquor Store
      Katie Express Food Mart
      Edward Street Package Liquors
      Keg and Barrel
      Hunt Brothers Pizza
      Wendy's

      C- Commute

      Is public transit available in Hattiesburg? Of all people who commute, 0.5% take public transportation in Hattiesburg.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      3% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Hattiesburg? The cost of living in Hattiesburg is 87/100 - which is 5% higher than Mississippi.
      Hattiesburg
      87

      13% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Hattiesburg? Hattiesburg crime rates are 4,823, which are 142% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      4,823 per 100k people

      107% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      107% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -13%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Hattiesburg? The median income in Hattiesburg is $36,111 which is 11% lower than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $36,11135% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,88023% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      6%

      25% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Hattiesburg a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Forrest General Hospital
      Merit Health Wesley

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Vital Care Compounder
      CVS Pharmacy
      Freedom Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walmart Supercenter

      Doctors

      Cloverleaf Immediate Care
      Pine Belt Periodontics

      A- Housing

      What are Hattiesburg home prices? Hattiesburg home prices are $110,500 - which is 5% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $110,50040% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $80815% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      38%

      40% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Hattiesburg have good schools? The Hattiesburg graduation rate is 81% - which is 6% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      2% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      44%

      9% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      12% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Hattiesburg a good place to live? Hattiesburg has an overall rating of 65% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      53%

      3 total surveys

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