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Hattiesburg, MS vs Houma, LA

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- The median age of a home in Hattiesburg is 17.1% younger than the median age of a home in Houma.
 Hattiesburg, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$162,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months11.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock22.6%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.51.9%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.3$11.0
 Homes Owned32.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock9.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented53.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Hattiesburg, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,310$1,840
 Studio Apartment$670  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$820$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$970  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,330$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Hattiesburg, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.1%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.4%3.6%
 Vacant Other6.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Hattiesburg, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock6.4%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock19.1%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99912.8%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock9.3%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9991.5%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.1%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Hattiesburg, MSHouma, LAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.4%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.5%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock8.2%12.2%
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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews
Tammy · Hattiesburg, MS
Is it time to leave?
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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Mariah · Hattiesburg, MS
A varied little flood zone.
Over 12 years ago

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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Abhd · Crystal Springs, MS
Larger MS Town - Smaller Minds
Over 13 years ago

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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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews
Bryan · Artondale, WA
Living in Houma
Over 7 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Kelly · Houma, LA
Southern boredom
Over 16 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Walter · Houma, LA
Climate
Over 17 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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