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University Heights

NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Mississippi
$287K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
6
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$264K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
20212026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20212026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
20212026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
20212026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
20212026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
20212026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
2017201820192023

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.602
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$264K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,063 ft²
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1965
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.95%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.2.0%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.51%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.5.4%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.50%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.6.3 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.99
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.81
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.35

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.18%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.2,231
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.2,565 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$61K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$90K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.66°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.63 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How University Heights compares

By median home value, University Heights is the 4th most expensive of 26 neighborhoods in Forrest County, and its typical home is worth more than 70% of all homes in Forrest County.

Home values in University Heights

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$161K$669K
neighborhoods in Forrest County ranked by median home value
#Forrest CountyMedian valueHomes
1Timberton$417K208
2Innswood$395K126
3Country Club Estates$395K100
4University Heights$264K602
5Arcadia / Sunset$250K384
6Jamestown / Lincoln$236K668
7Pinehills$231K119
8Westwood$222K113
9The Oaks$221K267
10Historic Hattiesburg$194K262
11Parkhaven$180K376
12Kamper$166K512
13Robertson Place$164K364
14Longleaf Heights$158K600
15Hattiesburg High School$149K292
16Grace Avenue / Northhills Drive$125K214
17North Main Historic$109K599
18Mobile / Bouie$96K449
19Palmers Crossing$81K396
20Mt. Olive / Tatum / Lillie Burney$81K161
21Unified$81K299
22East Jerusalem$80K296
23Arledge$80K127
24Irene Chapel$76K229

26 neighborhoods in Forrest County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the University Heights market

What is the median home price in University Heights, MS?

The median sale price in University Heights, MS is $286,980 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in University Heights, MS each year?

6 homes sold in University Heights, MS over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in University Heights, MS?

University Heights, MS contains 602 residential properties, with a median of 2,063 square feet, built around 1965. The median TopHap Estimate is $264K.

How does University Heights, MS compare to the rest of Forrest County?

By median home value, University Heights, MS is the 4th most expensive of 26 neighborhoods in Forrest County. Its typical home is worth more than 70% of all homes in Forrest County. Country Club Estates ranks just above it and Arcadia / Sunset just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in University Heights, MS?

78% of homes in University Heights, MS are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in University Heights, MS hold?

51% of mortgaged homes in University Heights, MS are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 5.4% owe more than the home is worth.

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