Metro area index
Home appreciation in the Hattiesburg, MS metro area
FHFA HPI® data shows the Hattiesburg, MS metro area's all-transactions index changed +4.7% over the year to Q2 2026, versus +3.7% for Mississippi and +3.0% for the U.S. That ranks 122nd of 410 metro areas and divisions FHFA tracks.
- 1-year change
- +4.7%
- 5-year change
- +40.2%
- Since Q1 1995
- +218%
- Metro rank (1 year)
- 122nd
U.S. +3.0%
U.S. +41.3%
U.S. +292%
of 410
Hattiesburg, MS vs Mississippi and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- Hattiesburg, MS: 318.3
- Mississippi: 294.4
- United States: 391.6
Appreciation by time window
| Window | Metro | MS | U.S. | Gap vs MS | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +4.7% | +3.7% | +3.0% | +1.0 pts | +1.7 pts |
| 3 years | +19.2% | +14.2% | +12.9% | +5.0 pts | +6.3 pts |
| 5 years | +40.2% | +39.7% | +41.3% | +0.5 pts | −1.1 pts |
| 10 years | +74.3% | +70.1% | +93.3% | +4.3 pts | −19.0 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +218% | +194% | +292% | +23.9 pts | −73.3 pts |
3-digit ZIP regions in the Hattiesburg, MS area
Regions with at least 10% of their 2010 population inside the metro, largest overlap first. A 3-digit ZIP region can extend beyond the metro boundary.
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 | Population in metro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 394 · Hattiesburg, MS area | MS | +7.4% | +44.9% | +232% | 38% |
Boom, bust, and recovery in Hattiesburg, MS area
Hattiesburg, MS area's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 10.0% to its low in Q1 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2017, about 9.5 years after the top. Today it sits +66.9% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q1 2012 | -10.0% | Q3 2017 (9.5 yrs) | +66.9% |
| MS | Q1 2008 | Q4 2013 | -8.9% | Q3 2017 (9.5 yrs) | +65.9% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, Hattiesburg, MS area's index has changed +43.8% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | Metro after inflation | MS after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +0.8% | -0.1% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +8.6% | +4.0% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +13.0% | +12.6% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +25.4% | +22.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +43.8% | +33.0% | +76.8% |
If you bought in the Hattiesburg, MS area in…
An example $300,000 purchase grown at the metro index rate to Q2 2026.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the metro rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +217% | $952,174 |
| Q2 2000 | +148% | $743,819 |
| Q2 2005 | +104% | $612,705 |
| Q2 2010 | +79.1% | $537,302 |
| Q2 2015 | +76.8% | $530,437 |
| Q2 2020 | +53.8% | $461,521 |
| Q2 2021 | +40.2% | $420,523 |
| Q2 2023 | +19.2% | $357,591 |
| Q2 2025 | +4.7% | $314,082 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in the Hattiesburg, MS area?
- FHFA HPI® data for the Hattiesburg, MS metro area shows changes of +4.7% over one year, +40.2% over five years, and +74.3% over ten years to Q2 2026, and +218% since Q1 1995.
- Is the Hattiesburg, MS area beating the national average?
- Over the past year the metro's index moved +1.7 pts versus the U.S.; over five years the gap is −1.1 pts.
- What area does this metro index cover?
- FHFA computes metro indexes using the counties in each OMB-defined metropolitan statistical area. The index covers the whole area, so individual neighborhoods and homes can differ from it.