Market Intelligence Report — MS-620

Hattiesburg, MS

Monthly housing intelligence, market trends, and trusted local expertise.

Ref. No: 2026-MS-08
As of the latest 2026 data
Cooling

Median Listing

$300K
-3.1% YoY

Pending Ratio

0.40
+3.2% YoY

Active Inventory

488
+10.2% YoY

Median DOM

72 Days
+8.3% YoY

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The Hattiesburg, MS market is exhibiting cooling conditions. With a pending ratio of 0.40, demand absorption is lagging supply, contributing to an expansion in active inventory. This trend is underscored by a year-over-year increase of 10.2% in active listings.

Local Market Signals

Source: FRED (St. Louis Fed)

Local economic trends can influence how quickly homes sell and how much competition sellers may face.

Job Market

3.6%-0.6 pp YoY

Unemployment rate · Jul 2026

Shows whether local employment conditions are supporting buyer demand.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Population & Migration

158,014+0.5% YoY

Resident population · Jan 2025

Shows whether the area is gaining or losing potential housing demand.

U.S. Census Bureau via FRED (St. Louis Fed).

Future Housing Supply

Data not yet available.

Shows whether future inventory pressure may increase.

Market Analysis

What's moving the Hattiesburg market right now.

Active listings have expanded by 10.2% over the past year, reaching 488 units, while new listings also saw an increase of 8.8%. Despite a slight month-over-month rise in the median listing price by 1.0%, the year-over-year median listing price has declined by 3.1%, indicating some price recalibration. Median days on market have extended to 72, an 8.3% increase over the past year, reflecting a slower pace of transactions. The pending ratio currently stands at 0.40, showing a 3.2% year-over-year increase from a low base.

Historical Analysis

Market Trends

Median Price

$300K+1.0% MoM

Active Inventory

488+10.2% YoY

Days on Market

72+8.3% YoY

Sold Score™

46+3.2% YoY

Sold Score™ Over Time

Market liquidity index • 36 months

46
Sep 23Aug 26

Price & Days on Market

Median listing vs market velocity

Price DOM
Sep 23Aug 26

Inventory Dynamics

Total active listings vs new monthly supply

Active New listings
Sep 23Apr 24Nov 24Jun 25Jan 26Aug 26

Sourced from Realtor.com RDC Inventory Core Metrics, supplemented by the Primpted research desk. Updated As of the latest 2026 data.

Market Signals & Indicators

Negotiating Leverage

With the pending ratio at 0.40 and active inventory expanding, the market favors a more measured pace for transactions. Buyers may find increased opportunity for price discipline as properties remain on the market longer, and the growing share of price reductions (21.9%) suggests a competitive environment for sellers to attract offers. This dynamic points to increased negotiating leverage for purchasers.

Luxury Segment

The significant decline of 9.5% year-over-year in the average listing price, contrasted with a modest 1.4% increase in the median price per square foot and a 3.1% decline in the median listing price, suggests potential softness at the higher end of the market. This divergence indicates that more expensive properties may be experiencing greater price adjustments.

Supply Dynamics

488 active listings represent the current floor, with new supply arriving at roughly 148 per month.

Pricing Pressure
21.9%

of active listings carry a price reduction, +4.2% from prior period.

$/Sq Ft
$0K

Median price per square foot has moved +1.4% year-over-year.

Absorption
0.40

Pending-to-active ratio — Cooling.

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Cooling

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Buyer Demand Index
40%
Median Days on Market
72 days
Inventory YoY
+10%

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Metro Demographics

Metro Area
Hattiesburg, MS
CBSA Code
25620
State
MS

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Analysis FAQ
  • What is the current market condition in Hattiesburg?+

    As of the latest 2026 data, the Hattiesburg metro is classified as Cooling. Pending ratio is 0.40 with median days on market at 72.

  • Are home prices dropping in Hattiesburg?+

    Median listing price is $300K, -3.1% year over year. 21.9% of active listings carry a price reduction.

  • How fast are homes selling in Hattiesburg?+

    The typical listing sits 72 days on market, a +8.3% change YoY. New listings are arriving at 148 per month.

  • What's happening in the Hattiesburg luxury market?+

    The significant decline of 9.5% year-over-year in the average listing price, contrasted with a modest 1.4% increase in the median price per square foot and a 3.1% decline in the median listing price, suggests potential softness at the higher end of the market. This divergence indicates that more expensive properties may be experiencing greater price adjustments.

  • Where can I find a trusted Hattiesburg real estate expert?+

    Primpted maintains a vetted registry of Hattiesburg agents with verified credentials, Google reviews, and neighborhood specialization. See the Featured Experts section above.

Data & Methodology

Primary data sourced via Realtor.com's RDC Inventory Core Metrics (CBSA-level), supplemented by editorial analysis and the Primpted local expert registry. Historical trends calculated on a rolling 12-month basis. Past direction is not a forecast.

As of the latest 2026 data · CBSA 25620 · 36mo history