Living in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg is a large place in Mississippi, United States, home to 46,805 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are movers on a budget (top 26%, #3,053 of 12,111), remote workers (top 34%, #2,443 of 7,271), low-income households (top 35%, #3,370 of 9,771).
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- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 06 min and sets around 23:59; in late June it sets around 3:05.
How Hattiesburg ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Mississippi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #9,668 of 11,898 | #27 of 75 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,370 of 9,771 | #37 of 98 | Map |
| Low-income family | 40 | #5,111 of 8,006 | #19 of 47 | Map |
| Single parent | 39 | #4,915 of 6,237 | #20 of 39 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 54 | #6,972 of 9,474 | #17 of 53 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 45 | #7,950 of 9,474 | #15 of 53 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #6,913 of 10,762 | #10 of 105 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,443 of 7,271 | #11 of 71 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 30 | #6,810 of 8,006 | #32 of 47 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 51 | #3,053 of 12,111 | #24 of 123 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 27 | #5,915 of 7,271 | #30 of 71 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 32 | #8,481 of 9,474 | #19 of 53 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 27 | #15,686 of 18,063 | #206 of 222 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 2 | #15,556 of 16,523 | #144 of 204 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 35 | #12,189 of 18,063 | #196 of 222 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 45 | #9,392 of 16,523 | #11 of 204 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 41 | #8,352 of 21,167 | #21 of 271 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 56 | #9,469 of 12,111 | #31 of 123 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 21 | #9,686 of 12,111 | #49 of 123 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Petal 4 km
- West Hattiesburg 8 km
- Laurel (Mississippi) 44 km
- Columbia (Mississippi) 53 km
- Holly Springs (Mississippi, 7,901 residents) 65 km
- Bogalusa 80 km
- Carriere 86 km
- Picayune 96 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.