Welcome to Grace Avenue-Northhills Drive, a neighborhood in Hattiesburg Mississippi.
A supportive community in Hattiesburg
The Grace Avenue-Northhills Drive community, in the northern part of Hattiesburg, sits on the outskirts of the University of Southern Mississippi. The area has pockets of undeveloped land between apartment complexes for college students, houses, manufacturers and auto service providers. A network of nonprofits and government-funded organizations support the neighborhood and surrounding area. One of these organizations is Habitat for Humanity of the Pine Belt. "The organization is volunteer-based," says Bree Hartfield, a Resource Development and Communications Director for the local nonprofit chapter. "We're a collection of people lending a helping hand to our community." U.S. 49, on the western edge, connects residents to the university and a commercial district along Hardy Street.
Houses from the 20th century and multifamily units
The neighborhood features brick ranch-style houses with paved walkways extending through the front yards—most dating from the 1960s to the 1980s. There are also duplexes and quadplexes; many are purchased by investors looking to rent a unit to college students and young professionals. The area contains several multifamily units, such as Mark 1 Apartments and North Hill Place Apartments. Houses don't come on the market often, but the most recent home was priced at around $125,000. Buyers can expect to pay between $175,000 and $225,000 for a multi-unit property. Hattiesburg and the surrounding region are prone to severe weather, including tornadoes and flooding, which may affect insurance premiums.
Brick ranch style homes are the most common housing style in Grace Avenue-Northhills Drive.
Older multi family properties are very affordable in Grace Avenue-Northhills Drive.
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Grace Christian Elementary School provides a nurturing environment for young learners.
Grace Christian Elementary is a part of the community
Students can attend Grace Christian Elementary, which sits inside the neighborhood, and move on to N.R. Burger Middle. The middle school's campus contains a community clinic managed by the Southeast Mississippi Rural Health Initiative Inc. Hattiesburg High provides CTE courses and a middle college program. Each school has a C-plus grade on Niche. Many high school seniors stay in the city to attend USM and receive Freshman Scholarships as incoming students.
Getting to local churches, USM and downtown
Surrounding the area are several houses of worship, including the New Seasons Family Worship Center. The Hub City Transit offers bus stops along the neighborhood outskirts, on Highway 42 and 7th Avenue. The brown route leads to downtown Hattiesburg, about 3 miles east, while the gold route takes riders to the university. The neighborhood has U.S. 49 to the west, leading to USM and Hardy Street. Forrest General Hospital is about 3 miles south, and Merit Health Wesley is 5 miles west.
Downtown Hattiesburg is only a few miles away from Grace Avenue-Northhills Drive.
The bus service is well connected in Grace Avenue-Northhills Drive.
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The Longleaf Trace is an excellent place to take your furry friend out for a walk.
The 44-mile Longleaf Trace
The Rails-To-Trails path, Longleaf Trace, is a linear park for pedestrians and bicyclists. The 44-mile trail crosses several cities, bringing residents through Mississippi's Pine Belt. Kamper Park, about 2 miles south, is considered a premier destination for locals and tourists. The park is home to the Hattiesburg Zoo, with over 100 species of animals. The grounds also contain the Serengeti Springs water park, which opened in 2024.
Boot Country is one of the largest Western store in Hattiesburg.
Shopping along U.S. 49 and Highway 42
Highway 42 runs along the northern edge, leading to a Dollar General near the fire station and service providers. U.S. 49 stretches past the neighborhood, bringing patrons to Don Chuy's Mexican Grill and the popular Glory Bound Gyro, a mile away. Further south are CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens. The route intersects with Hardy Street in the heart of Midtown, which has a Corner Market grocery store, national and local restaurants, as well as storefronts. Hartfield says that she visits the city center often. "For lunch, downtown Front Street has Hattiesburger and Blues, the best burgers ever! The city also has a lot of Mexican places," Hartfield says.
The magnificent Eagle Stadium at the Campus of The University of Southern Mississippi.
A few miles from M.M. Roberts Stadium
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles play football at M.M. Roberts Stadium. The season's first football game and homecoming draw large crowds to the campus.
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Quad plex centrally located in Hattiesburg, minutes from HWY 49 and Interstate 59. Situated on N 25th Avenue, this quad has had a significant amount of updating completed. Three units are currently rented for $800 with the fourth unit just recently remodeled and ready for the next tenant. All unites are one bed one bath with Central heat and air with washer and dryers in all units. A new Roof
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
1,204
Median Age
32
Population Density
5 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
13.3%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$29,975
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$34,856
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.9%
College Graduates
29.5%
Advanced Degrees
18.1%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
74.3%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
59''
Average Winter Low Temperature
39°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Bikeable
Bike Score®
52/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
25/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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