Why Live in The Highlands
The Highlands neighborhood in Hattiesburg features brick ranch-style houses from the 1960s to the 1980s, with newer developments like Pine Creek Townhomes and Ivy Row at Hattiesburg. These homes, often converted into rental units, sit on gently sloping lots with paved walkways. The area is prone to severe weather, impacting insurance premiums. Longleaf Trace, a 44-mile Rails-To-Trails path, and Beverly Hills Walking Trail, known locally as Fairchild Leisure Park, offer outdoor activities. Dining options include La Mexicana Taqueria, Boston Fish Supreme, and Kaffeehaus Fabelhaft, a local coffee house. Brewsky's hosts college parties and live music, while Patio 44 offers al fresco dining. Hardy Street, 2 miles away, provides additional dining and shopping, including Corner Market and Dollar General. Turtle Creek Mall is less than 5 miles away. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles play at M.M. Roberts Stadium, and the Mannoni Performing Arts Center and Reed Green Coliseum host various events. The neighborhood is accessible via Interstate 59, with Hub City Transit offering bus routes to downtown Hattiesburg and USM. Forrest General Hospital is 2 miles south, and Merit Health Wesley is 5 miles west. Schools in the area include Grace Christian Elementary, N.R. Burger Middle, and Hattiesburg High, which offers CTE courses and a middle college program.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Highlands a good place to live?
The Highlands is a good place to live. The Highlands is considered very car-dependent and bikeable. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.1 people per acre and a median age of 26. The average household income is $48,375 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 39.5% of residents. A majority of residents in The Highlands are renters, with 89.2% of residents renting and 10.8% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving The Highlands can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
The Highlands neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Highlands?
The median home price in The Highlands is $645,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $129,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,340 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $143K a year to afford the median home price in The Highlands. The average household income in The Highlands is $48K.
What are the best public schools in The Highlands?
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Home Trends in The Highlands, MS
On average, homes in The Highlands, Hattiesburg sell after 45 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in The Highlands, Hattiesburg over the last 12 months is $599,000.
Median Sale Price
$599,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$447,324
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$393,015
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$599,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$351
Number of Homes for Sale
1
Last 12 months Home Sales
18
Median List Price
$645,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%