Lots and Land Cost Guide in Hattiesburg — Average Prices & Ranges

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For a Hattiesburg address, plan on $1,345 to $4,169 per job for land, with the midpoint near $2,368.

What you pay in Hattiesburg tracks the going rate for trades across Mississippi, plus any travel or permit charge the job attracts. Two quotes for identical work can still differ.

Typical cost at a glance

United States planning figures, per job
LevelPrice
Low~$1,345
Typical~$2,368
High~$4,169

Cost by type

TypeLowTypicalHigh
Baseline transaction cost~$1,345~$2,757~$4,169
Below-median price scenario~$1,103~$2,490~$3,877
Above-median price scenario~$1,506~$3,630~$5,753
Lender and government fees~$161~$644~$1,126
Competitive or fast-moving market~$1,641~$3,989~$6,337

All figures per job.

How to compare quotes for land

Cheapest is not the same as best value for land. A slightly higher quote with a complete scope and no open-ended extras is often safer than the lowest figure with caveats.

What Lots and Land typically costs

Most buyers in Hattiesburg see land quoted between $1,345 and $4,169 per job. The typical figure is close to $2,368, and that is the number worth writing into a budget before you request quotes.

Budgeting for land

For land, the number to hold in reserve is the high end, $4,169. The number to expect is around $2,368. Budgeting for both keeps the decision calm.

What moves the price of land

Labour, materials and timing explain most of the gap between two quotes for land. Access and preparation often matter as much as the headline task, so a job that needs extra setup or a second visit costs more even when the base price looks identical.

Timing your land

Urgent land work is priced for speed: overtime, priority materials and squeezed schedules all add cost. Planning a few weeks ahead is often the simplest way to stay near $2,368.

Frequently asked questions

How much does land cost?
Most land falls between $1,345 and $4,169, with a typical figure near $2,368 per job. The low end is a straightforward job with no surprises; the high end covers complex scope, premium materials or urgent timing. For Hattiesburg, ask a provider to put that in writing with the quote.
What affects the price of land?
No single factor decides it — scope, materials, access and timing all move the total, and the biggest swings usually come from access and scheduling. Providers serving Hattiesburg can tell you how it affects a typical job.
Is Lots and Land cheaper in smaller cities?
Often, but not always. Smaller markets can carry a travel or availability premium that offsets a lower local rate, so it is worth checking a nearby city before assuming the lowest published figure applies to you. Where you are in Hattiesburg can change the detail, so compare nearby quotes.
How many quotes should I get for land?
Two or three written quotes are enough to see the real market range. Compare the same scope side by side, and ask each provider what is excluded and what would change the price after the quote is accepted. The specifics vary across Hattiesburg, so confirm them with the provider you hire.

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These are planning ranges drawn from public price data and market research. They are not a quote, an offer or financial advice, and your actual price depends on the provider, the location and the scope of the work.