As of 2012, West Hattiesburg's population is 5,909 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 33.37 percent. --------------------The median home cost in West Hattiesburg is $114,800. Home appreciation the last year has been 1.11 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, West Hattiesburg's cost of living is 9.10% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------West Hattiesburg public schools spend $4,196 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 14.8 students per teacher in West Hattiesburg. --------------------The unemployment rate in West Hattiesburg is 7.50 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. West Hattiesburg jobs have Increased by 1.25 percent.
Ranked #53 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #66 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #300 2005 Best Places to Live
Ranked #329 Best Green Cities
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 |  --------------------Average Commute time is 21 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------West Hattiesburg's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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