Why Live in Mobile-Bouie
Mobile-Bouie in Hattiesburg features single-story homes built between the 1920s and 1970s, primarily consisting of workers' cottages with two to three bedrooms and sizes ranging from 700 to 1,500 square feet. The neighborhood is known for its relatively affordable housing, attracting first-time home buyers and investors. However, the area is prone to severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding, which can affect insurance rates. Local parks include Eureka Playground, with ball fields and basketball courts, and Chain Park, which offers a boat ramp and fishing spots along the river. The Freedom Summer Trail runs through the neighborhood, highlighting historical sites from the Civil Rights Movement. Essential amenities such as E&B Discount Grocery Store and Dollar General are located on the western side, with dining options like Jerry's Seasoned Food and Lee's Seafood & Deli nearby. The Historic Mobile Street Renaissance Festival, featuring a barbecue cook-off and live music, is a notable annual event. The neighborhood is served by Hub City Transit’s Brown Route, with Highway 49 about 3 miles away and Interstate 59 interchange 5 miles away. Forrest General Hospital is the nearest major medical facility, located 4 miles from the community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mobile-Bouie a good place to live?
Mobile-Bouie is a good place to live. Mobile-Bouie is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Mobile-Bouie has 4 parks for recreational activities. It is sparse in population with 1.6 people per acre and a median age of 39. The average household income is $47,241 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 18.7% of residents. A majority of residents in Mobile-Bouie are home owners, with 41.6% of residents renting and 58.4% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Mobile-Bouie can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Mobile-Bouie neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Mobile-Bouie?
The median home price in Mobile-Bouie is $49,900. If you put a 20% down payment of $10,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $250 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $11K a year to afford the median home price in Mobile-Bouie. The average household income in Mobile-Bouie is $47K.
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Home Trends in Mobile-Bouie, MS
On average, homes in Mobile-Bouie, Hattiesburg sell after 101 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Mobile-Bouie, Hattiesburg over the last 12 months is $35,000, up 8% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$35,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$35,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$64
Number of Homes for Sale
2
Last 12 months Home Sales
3
Median List Price
$49,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
27%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
8%