2026 Compare Cities Job Market:
Hattiesburg, MS vs Canton, MS

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Canton has been positive.
- Canton has 1.5% more unemployment than Hattiesburg.
- Canton job growth has increased by 7.9% in the past 10 years.
 Hattiesburg, MSCanton, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 10 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hattiesburg

Reviews for Canton    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I would like to know who own this house on 120 canal  More

   |    Reply

I want to compare the cost of living in Canton, Mississippi to Kingsport,  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Canton


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.