Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.

The typical home value in the United States was $344,159 in January, 3.6% higher than the year before.

High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of Feb. 22, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.9%.

Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.

Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Hattiesburg metro area using data from Zillow . Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 14 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

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#14. Beaumont, MS

– Typical home value: $104,182
– 1-year price change: -6.9%
– 5-year price change: +12.1%

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#13. New Augusta, MS

– Typical home value: $106,835
– 1-year price change: -9.5%
– 5-year price change: +16.4%

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#12. Mount Olive, MS

– Typical home value: $110,016
– 1-year price change: -2.8%
– 5-year price change: +22.7%

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#11. Collins, MS

– Typical home value: $116,370
– 1-year price change: -0.9%
– 5-year price change: +30.1%

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#10. McLain, MS

– Typical home value: $117,687
– 1-year price change: -4.0%
– 5-year price change: data not available

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#9. Brooklyn, MS

– Typical home value: $127,667
– 1-year price change: -5.7%
– 5-year price change: +6.6%

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#8. Richton, MS

– Typical home value: $129,478
– 1-year price change: -3.7%
– 5-year price change: +18.1%

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#7. Wiggins, MS

– Typical home value: $142,038
– 1-year price change: -1.5%
– 5-year price change: +26.8%

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#6. Lumberton, MS

– Typical home value: $142,432
– 1-year price change: +4.3%
– 5-year price change: +23.0%

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#5. Seminary, MS

– Typical home value: $175,627
– 1-year price change: +0.4%
– 5-year price change: +30.5%

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#4. Hattiesburg, MS

– Typical home value: $196,339
– 1-year price change: +3.4%
– 5-year price change: +32.2%

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#3. Petal, MS

– Typical home value: $204,175
– 1-year price change: +4.3%
– 5-year price change: +32.9%

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#2. Purvis, MS

– Typical home value: $219,479
– 1-year price change: +6.7%
– 5-year price change: +37.8%

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#1. Sumrall, MS

– Typical home value: $250,324
– 1-year price change: +7.9%
– 5-year price change: +37.4%

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 379 metros.

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