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Hammond, LA vs Hattiesburg, MS

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Are people in Hattiesburg older or younger than people in Hammond?
- The Median Age in Hattiesburg is 2.2 years older than in Hammond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hattiesburg or Hammond?
- Hattiesburg housing costs are 0.6% less expensive than Hammond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hattiesburg or Hammond?
- The average commute for residents of Hattiesburg is 6.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Hammond.

Things to do in Hammond?
Hammond is located in Tangipahoa Parish Louisiana with an estimated population around 21,000 people as of 2019. The area provides plenty of attractions like visiting the local park or exploring its various trails & pathways designed for hiking & biking to name a few plus there are a variety of restaurants ranging from pizza shops to luxury dining places providing something special every day .

Things to do in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg, MS is popularly referred to as The Hub City due to its location near several major highways which make it an ideal spot for transport and travel. Residents can visit various cultural destinations including the Hattiesburg Zoo or attend annual events such as an outdoor movie festival or art in motion photography exhibition.

 Hammond, LAHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,074329,725,481
 Median Income$37,302  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$185,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hammond    5 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

It is a nice  More

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Over 14 years ago

I think that the climate is the wort thing about hammond.We do not have feal seasons. In December it can be 40 degrees one day and the next its 90. The heat and humidity  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hammond used to be a small,quiet town but with the growth of the local college it is increasing in size and everything that goes with  More

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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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