49 homes sold in West Hattiesburg in the last year, at a typical $237K
Almost every sale is a house. Below: what each kind of home sells for, the best months to buy, how hard you’ll have to bid, and a shortcut to every site where West Hattiesburg homes are listed.
Every place West Hattiesburg homes are listed, in one stop
We don’t copy listings: the agents’ sites have the photos and the latest price changes. Set what you want once and we open each site already filtered to West Hattiesburg.
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Houses are 0% of West Hattiesburg’s sales, at a typical — (year to May 2026)
49 homes sold in the year to September 2026.
About as many homes sell as usual, at 1.8 times the 2016 price
49 sales in the last year, against 79 in 2016 and a low of 32 in 2013. The typical sale went from $134K in 2016 to $237K.
Source: Redfin Data Center, MLS sales; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3. Typical price and $/sq ft are the monthly medians, weighted by sales. Redfin stopped publishing towns’ figures by property type after May 2026, so houses and condos are shown for the year to then.
Bidding wars in West Hattiesburg are rarer than before the pandemic, but 45% fewer homes come up for sale
We read every month of West Hattiesburg’s home sales since 2012 so you don’t have to. Each figure covers 12 months, because a single month in a town is too few sales to mean much. Latest: the year to September 2026, 49 sales.
If you’re buying in West Hattiesburg
- Shop in August. It brings about 7 new listings a month, close to the busiest month, with fewer bidding wars (3% over asking).
- Bid near asking. Buyers paid 101.9% of the list price on average; 1% paid over.
- Move fast on good ones. Half of homes are under contract within two weeks.
Summer brings the homes; spring brings the bidding wars
July has the most new listings (about 7 a month), but March is the most competitive: 10% of March sales close over asking. August has the least competition (3%).
Averages for each calendar month, 2015 on.
Nearly as heated as 2021, and calmer than Mississippi
| West Hattiesburg now | 2017–19 | 2021 peak | MS now | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold over askingShare of sales that closed above the list price | 1% | 10% | 1% | 9% |
| Gone within two weeksShare of homes under contract within 14 days | 48% | 1% | 0% | 26% |
| Price paid vs. askingAverage sale price ÷ list price | 101.9% | 96.1% | 90.4% | 96.6% |
| Days to sellMedian days from listing to contract | 24 | 60 | 8 | 54 |
9 homes for sale on a typical day
That’s 1.8 times the 2022 low (5), 45% fewer than in 2017–19 and well under 2016’s 36.
Source: Redfin Data Center, city figures, January 2012 to September 2026 (MLS sales, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Ratios are weighted by homes sold; price cuts by homes for sale.
Owning the typical West Hattiesburg home costs about $1,354 a month
Price: West Hattiesburg’s typical sale, last 12 months. Property tax at West Hattiesburg’s 0.6% (median bill ÷ median value, Census ACS); insurance at 0.35% of price a year. Before PMI, HOA dues, upkeep and the tax deduction. Whether West Hattiesburg is affordable on local pay is on Cost of living.
Six things worth knowing
New listings in July
The month with the most choice. December has the fewest, about 4.
Best time to buyProperty tax, a year
Of a home’s value: the median bill over the median home value. On a $237K home, about $1,400 a year.
Taxes vs. neighborsSchools
The schools grade for West Hattiesburg, from test results, graduation and how much students grow.
Schools in West HattiesburgTypical commute
The average one-way trip to work for people who live in West Hattiesburg.
Work & commuteCheck the flood map
Flood insurance isn’t in a standard policy, and lenders require it in FEMA flood zones. Check the address before you make an offer.
Natural hazardsLook up any property
Assessed value, lot size and every past sale of a home you’re eyeing are public, at the town or county assessor and the registry of deeds.
Hattiesburg sells for less a square foot; Sumrall for far more
The busier markets within 25 miles of West Hattiesburg, by what sold. Prices, taxes and how far a paycheck goes next door are on Cost of living.
| Sold | Typical sale | $/sq ft | Over asking | Days to sell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 323 | $222K | $123 | 0% | 37 |
| Petal | 169 | $230K | $143 | 1% | 39 |
| West Hattiesburg | 49 | $237K | $134 | 1% | 24 |
| Sumrall | 42 | $280K | $171 | 2% | 64 |
| Arnold Line | 32 | $199K | $130 | 0% | 32 |
| Oak Grove | 31 | $269K | $151 | 1% | 73 |
| Purvis | 22 | $192K | $143 | 0% | 39 |
Redfin Data Center, October 2025 to September 2026. Towns with fewer than 20 sales are left out, and Redfin doesn’t report every town separately.
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Questions about buying a home in West Hattiesburg
What do homes sell for in West Hattiesburg, MS?
49 homes sold in the year to September 2026 at a typical $237K, $134 a square foot.
Is West Hattiesburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A seller’s market: 13 homes were for sale in September 2026 and 4 sold, about 3.3 months of supply. Buyers paid 101.9% of asking on average.
When is the best time to buy in West Hattiesburg?
July brings the most new listings. The sales history shows which months have fewer bidding wars.
How much are property taxes in West Hattiesburg?
About 0.6% of a home’s value a year. On a $237K home that’s near $1,400.
Where can I see homes for sale in West Hattiesburg?
Zillow, Redfin, Realtor.com and Homes.com all carry West Hattiesburg’s MLS listings; the search links above open each one filtered to West Hattiesburg.
Sales, prices, days on market and listings: Redfin Data Center (MLS, monthly, not seasonally adjusted; from June 2026 each month is a 3-month rolling window, its counts divided by 3). Property tax rate: Census American Community Survey. Two-bedroom rent: HUD Fair Market Rent. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Schools grade: TownRatings (how grades work).