Hattiesburg, MS Rankings

Hattiesburg, MS is a city located in Forrest County, Mississippi with an estimated population of 46,401 according to the 2019 U.S. Census. The city is known for its community atmosphere and southern hospitality. According to BestPlaces, Hattiesburg ranks as one of the best cities to live for its cost of living, diversity and job market growth. It has a cost of living index that is 10% lower than the national average with plenty of job opportunities available for those in search of employment. The city also scores highly on its diversity index with over 40% non-white population making it one of the most varied cities in the state. In terms of job market growth, Hattiesburg shows strong potential as new businesses start opening up in the area and its unemployment rate remains below 5%. All this adds up to make Hattiesburg an attractive place to live or work and therefore it ranks highly on BestPlaces' list of best cities to live in Mississippi.

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