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Hattiesburg, MS vs Selma, AL

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Are people in Selma older or younger than people in Hattiesburg?
- The Median Age in Selma is 9.0 years older than in Hattiesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Selma or Hattiesburg?
- Selma housing costs are 52.8% less expensive than Hattiesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Selma or Hattiesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Selma is 0.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hattiesburg.

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.

Things to do in Selma?
Selma is an incorporated city situated within Dallas County, Alabama boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the Old Depot Museum suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Tranquilla Plantation has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

 Hattiesburg, MSSelma, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,429329,725,481
 Median Income$38,293  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.46  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Selma    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Really a pit of horrid. This place is so racist. I would not recommend for anyone. White folks should stay away it’s not  More

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Over 7 years ago

Awful place to live it’s boring, nothing going on here at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Selma isn't the place for me, but it does have a lot to offer. There is enormous amounts of history in Selma. Being the mother of three, I don't think it such a great  More

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