How much do homeowners pay a month in West Hattiesburg, MS?
Homeowners with a mortgage in West Hattiesburg, MS pay a median of $1,431 (±$167) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $416 (±$174).
71.9% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In West Hattiesburg, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,166 in 2015–2019 to $1,431 in 2020–2024 (+22.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,431 (±$167)
- Without a mortgage
- $416 (±$174)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 71.9%
Monthly owner costs in West Hattiesburg
| West Hattiesburg | Lamar County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,431 (±$167) | $1,507 (±$75) | $1,394 (±$10) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $416 (±$174) | $464 (±$26) | $432 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 71.9% (±9.3 points) | 56.7% (±3.2 points) | 49.4% (±0.5 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,268 (±$215) | $1,479 (±$103) | $1,215 (±$12) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In West Hattiesburg, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Lamar County ($1,507).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi ($1,394).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Lamar County, West Hattiesburg ranks 2 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 59 of 312.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in West Hattiesburg have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,166 (±$114) | $1,431 (±$167) | +22.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $966 (±$367) | $1,268 (±$215) | +31.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $144,400 (±$21,084) | $213,700 (±$12,607) | +48.0% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near West Hattiesburg
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Hattiesburg | — | $1,431 (±$167) | — |
| Arnold Line | 1.9 mi | $1,241 (±$117) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 2.7 mi | $1,614 (±$358) | Not measurably different |
| Hattiesburg | 3.5 mi | $1,364 (±$178) | Not measurably different |
| Rawls Springs | 5.1 mi | $1,007 (±$352) | Lower |
| Glendale | 5.7 mi | $1,193 (±$428) | Not measurably different |
| Petal | 8.8 mi | $1,344 (±$82) | Not measurably different |
| Purvis | 11 mi | $1,074 (±$208) | Lower |
| Sumrall | 12 mi | $1,363 (±$54) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Rawls Springs, MS ($1,007), Purvis, MS ($1,074).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Lamar County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oak Grove | $1,614 (±$358) |
| 2 | West Hattiesburg | $1,431 (±$167) |
| 3 | Sumrall | $1,363 (±$54) |
| 4 | Arnold Line | $1,241 (±$117) |
| 5 | Purvis | $1,074 (±$208) |
| 6 | Lumberton | $971 (±$118) |
West Hattiesburg is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
What you can do on Seayora in West Hattiesburg
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for West Hattiesburg beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near West Hattiesburg, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near West Hattiesburg, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about West Hattiesburg
What is the average mortgage payment in West Hattiesburg?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Hattiesburg, MS is $1,431 (±$167) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in West Hattiesburg?
Owners without a mortgage in West Hattiesburg pay a median of $416 (±$174) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in West Hattiesburg gone up?
In West Hattiesburg, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $1,166 in 2015–2019 to $1,431 in 2020–2024 (+22.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for West Hattiesburg CDP, Mississippi (place:78890, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in West Hattiesburg at a glance
- Median rent in West Hattiesburg
- Rent by bedrooms in West Hattiesburg
- Rent burden in West Hattiesburg
- Renters and owners in West Hattiesburg
- Income and affordability in West Hattiesburg
- Home values in West Hattiesburg
- Property taxes in West Hattiesburg
- Types of homes in West Hattiesburg
- Bedrooms in West Hattiesburg
- Age of homes in West Hattiesburg
- Vacancy rate in West Hattiesburg
- Heating fuel in West Hattiesburg
- Commute and cars in West Hattiesburg
- Population growth in West Hattiesburg
- How long people stay in West Hattiesburg
- Crowding and facilities in West Hattiesburg
- Mississippi landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Lamar County
- Housing data for every place in Mississippi