How much house does $500,000 buy you in Hattiesburg?

Back in 2014, spending $500,000 on a house was generally reserved for high earners. The typical U.S. home sold for $159,000, while starter homes averaged just $101,000. Fast-forward to today, and prices have more than doubled: A standard home now sells for $440,000, with starter homes approaching $300,000. 

These current prices have put homeownership out of reach for many – and things don't look to be improving. Prices are still rising, affordability keeps dropping, and starter homes are becoming harder to find as home values climb. This has created a very sluggish and difficult housing market. In fact, even the usual busy spring and summer buying seasons were unusually slow this year.

While $500,000 once stretched much further, in many cities today, it's not nearly enough. But what about Hattiesburg?

To find out, Redfin Real Estate found listings near the $500,000 mark to see what types of homes you can actually afford in Hattiesburg right now. Listings below $500,000 were included if necessary.

157 Courtland Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $479,900
- 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,768
- See 157 Courtland Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

26 Robinwood Pl, Purvis, MS 39475
- Price: $499,000
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,650
- See 26 Robinwood Pl, Purvis, MS 39475 on Redfin.com

4519 Highway 589, Sumrall, MS 39482
- Price: $489,500
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,527
- See 4519 Highway 589, Sumrall, MS 39482 on Redfin.com

56 Belletower Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $492,500
- 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,018
- See 56 Belletower Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

21 Worthington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $465,500
- 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,113
- See 21 Worthington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

414 Legacy Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $479,000
- 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,344
- See 414 Legacy Blvd, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

112 Wedgewood Trce, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $499,999
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,695
- See 112 Wedgewood Trce, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

211 Greenwood Pl, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,482
- See 211 Greenwood Pl, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

13 Worthington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $468,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,342
- See 13 Worthington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

17 Worthington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $468,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,342
- See 17 Worthington, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

2 S Founders Way, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- Price: $449,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,802
- See 2 S Founders Way, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 on Redfin.com

446 Newman Camp Rd, Sumrall, MS 39482
- Price: $464,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,701
- See 446 Newman Camp Rd, Sumrall, MS 39482 on Redfin.com

47 Cinnamon Fern Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,670
- See 47 Cinnamon Fern Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

69 Bridgefield Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $498,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,657
- See 69 Bridgefield Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

37 Windlass Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $489,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,237
- See 37 Windlass Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

32 Cambrooke, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $475,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,134
- See 32 Cambrooke, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

7 Wabash Way, Sumrall, MS 39482
- Price: $452,400
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,997
- See 7 Wabash Way, Sumrall, MS 39482 on Redfin.com

14 Iron Horse Ln, Sumrall, MS 39482
- Price: $499,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,802
- See 14 Iron Horse Ln, Sumrall, MS 39482 on Redfin.com

23 Blackbird Ln, , MS 39465
- Price: $500,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,651
- See 23 Blackbird Ln, , MS 39465 on Redfin.com

33 Courtland Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $459,000
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,539
- See 33 Courtland Dr, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

288 Morrell Cir, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $469,500
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,539
- See 288 Morrell Cir, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

7 Pinehill Ct, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $489,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,506
- See 7 Pinehill Ct, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

73 Bridgefield Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $484,900
- 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,367
- See 73 Bridgefield Turn, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

22 Bedford Forrest Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39401
- Price: $499,000
- 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,077
- See 22 Bedford Forrest Ln, Hattiesburg, MS 39401 on Redfin.com

2710 U.S. 49, Collins, MS 39428
- Price: $449,900
- 4 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Square feet: 1,672
- See 2710 U.S. 49, Collins, MS 39428 on Redfin.com

28 J D Aultman Rd, Sumrall, MS 39482
- Price: $450,000
- 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms
- Square feet: 3,500
- See 28 J D Aultman Rd, Sumrall, MS 39482 on Redfin.com

15 North Of Fields, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
- Price: $469,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,429
- See 15 North Of Fields, Hattiesburg, MS 39402 on Redfin.com

49 Cedar Grove Rd, Petal, MS 39465
- Price: $489,900
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 2,361
- See 49 Cedar Grove Rd, Petal, MS 39465 on Redfin.com

355 George Speed Rd, Collins, MS 39428
- Price: $499,000
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Square feet: 1,472
- See 355 George Speed Rd, Collins, MS 39428 on Redfin.com