Housing in Hattiesburg, MS
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$214,145
Zillow Rent Index
$1,318
Hattiesburg vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Hattiesburg is highlighted.
Median Home Value
42nd%ilemost expensive$153,600show rank
Median Rent
55th%ilemost expensive rent$995show rank
Rent Burden
90th%ilehighest rent burden27.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$153,600
Median Rent
$995
Total Housing Units
22,941
Vacancy Rate
11.8%
Owner Occupied
36.5%
Renter Occupied
63.5%
Median Property Tax
$1,373
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$788
Housing Types
Single Family51.6%
Multi-Family46.4%
Mobile Home2.0%
The median home value in Hattiesburg, MS is $153,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Hattiesburg is $214,145. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,318/month. About 36.5% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1980. There are 22,941 total housing units.