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Jasper, AL vs Hattiesburg, MS

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Are people in Hattiesburg older or younger than people in Jasper?
- The Median Age in Hattiesburg is 6.3 years younger than in Jasper.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hattiesburg or Jasper?
- Hattiesburg housing costs are 11.8% less expensive than Jasper housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hattiesburg or Jasper?
- The average commute for residents of Hattiesburg is 4.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Jasper.

Things to do in Jasper?
Jasper, AL is an inviting town northeast of Birmingham full of amazing places to explore like Russell Cave National Monument presenting its distinctive landscape or Hamiton Training Center great for outdoor activities; their annual event Old Fire Ants Arts & Music Festival brings people together with food and games every June.

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.

 Jasper, ALHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Population  Unlock47,074329,725,481
 Median Income$55,721  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$208,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.76  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jasper    3 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I had to edit my review. 11 years ago when I first moved to NW Alabama, Jasper was a great town to shop and eat. Not anymore. A large part of Jasper has now some  More

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Over 14 years ago

There isn't enough recreation or resources for the Disabled in my community. We have little to no shopping in Jasper. I currently do most of my shopping online, in  More

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Over 16 years ago

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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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