Is Hattiesburg, MS 39401 a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Hattiesburg is a balanced market. With about 4.1 months of supply, well-priced homes can still draw more than one offer, but buyers have some room to negotiate.
More competitive than 25% of U.S. ZIP codes, and #43 of 89 in the state.
Based on share sold above original list, sale-to-list ratio, months of supply and days on market for the 3 months ending August 31, 2026. See the breakdown
The Hattiesburg housing market right now
In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 0% of homes in Hattiesburg, MS 39401 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 22 days and there were 4.1 months of supply. Four to six months of supply is a balanced market, where pricing and condition decide how much room there is to negotiate. That’s based on 66 home sales.
Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (1% then), homes sold faster (29 days then) and the median sale price rose 7% to $186,919. Overall, Hattiesburg is about as competitive as it was a year ago.
On our competition score, Hattiesburg ranks #43 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 29 out of 100).
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Questions about Hattiesburg real estate
Is Hattiesburg a buyer’s or seller’s market?
A balanced market: there were 4.1 months of supply in Hattiesburg, MS 39401 in the three months ending August 31, 2026. Under four months usually favors sellers, and more than six favors buyers.
How fast do homes sell in Hattiesburg?
The typical home went under contract in 22 days in the latest three months.
Do homes in Hattiesburg sell over asking?
0% of homes sold above their original list price, and the typical sale closed at 97.1% of the list price.
What are property taxes in Hattiesburg?
About 0.81% of a home’s value a year in Forrest County, or roughly $3,240 on a $400,000 home.
What is the median home price in Hattiesburg?
The median sale price was $186,919 in the three months ending August 31, 2026, about $120 per square foot.
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Market data describes housing activity only. Figures are rolling 3-month values from Redfin and may be revised. Methodology