The Highlands, Hattiesburg, MS
Living in The Highlands
Bikeability33
Walkability30
Commute98
Public Transit12
Affordability100
Public Safety80
Airports6
Hospitals8
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+668 (2010–19)
27 y Median Age
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
45%Family Households+9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years54%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black52%
Caucasian41%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Households
Family household45%
Householder living alone36%
Householder not living alone20%
Economy
$30kMedian Household Income+$810 (2010–19)
64%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
17 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$69kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$679Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
13%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached28%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity86%
LP gas1%
Utility gas12%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Highlands
United States45
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area17
Forrest County14
Property Crime in The Highlands
United States48
Mississippi57
Hattiesburg Metro Area37
Forrest County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47 | 6 | 0 |
| Feb | 51 | 6 | 0 |
| Mar | 58 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 73 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 81 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 81 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 50 | 5 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Highlands
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding47
Tornado39
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Highlands, Hattiesburg, MS
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Highlands, Hattiesburg, MS
Montessori Childrens House
2 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Catholic School
3 miles, SE
Presbyterian Christian School
4 miles, SE
Grace Community School
4 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near The Highlands, Hattiesburg, MS
University of Southern Mississippi
1 miles, SE
William Carey University
4 miles, SE
Southeastern Baptist College
30 miles, N
Saint Joseph Seminary College
73 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Highlands, Hattiesburg, MS
Forrest General Hospital
2 miles, S
Merit Health Wesley
2 miles, SW
South Mississippi State Hospital
13 miles, S
Perry County General Hosp
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near The Highlands, Hattiesburg, MS
Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport
8 miles, N
Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport
67 miles, S
Key Field
77 miles, NE
Mobile Regional Airport
79 miles, SE