1 census tracts · pop 3,448 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 4.8/10
· range 4.8–4.8
Wardwell is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Hattiesburg with 1 census tract and a population of 3,448 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 4.8/10 (Moderate tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 38% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 19% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,310/month sits 30% higher than the Hattiesburg citywide average ($1,005).
Risk score
4.8
Moderate
1 tracts · population-weighted
Wardwell vs HattiesburgHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Wardwell scores 4.8/10 (Moderate tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does Wardwell compare to Hattiesburg overall?
Wardwell scores 2.0 points higher than Hattiesburg overall (2.8/10). Renters spend 38% of income on rent vs 31% citywide. Average rent: $1,310 vs $1,005.
Q3
What is the average rent in Wardwell?
Average gross rent in Wardwell is $1,310/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 38% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of Wardwell residents are renters?
66% of Wardwell households are renter-occupied (vs 63% in Hattiesburg). The neighborhood has 3,448 residents.
Q5
How safe is Wardwell for landlords?
Wardwell carries a moderate-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (4.8/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Hattiesburg as a whole (2.8/10), this neighborhood is higher-risk.
Q6
What is the demographic breakdown of Wardwell?
Wardwell has 2,812 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (61.7%), Black (non-Hispanic) (34.9%), Hispanic / Latino (1.6%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
