Retail Trade in Hattiesburg, MS
Metro Market Score 73.6 (Difficult), ranked #358 of 378 metros. 669 establishments, 9,011 jobs.
Metro Market Assessment
Lower is better. Relative to national retail trade average.
Hattiesburg is a specialized hub for retail trade, with a location quotient of 1.46 and industry concentration in the bottom 10%. Higher-than-average firm density means more competition for talent and customers, but also a deeper local supply chain and client pool.
669 Retail Trade Firms in Hattiesburg
Hattiesburg vs Mississippi Statewide
How this metro's retail trade market compares to Mississippi overall. The state ranks #51/51 for entry risk.
| Measure | Hattiesburg | MS Statewide |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.6 Difficult | 59.2 High |
| Score Type | Metro Market Score | Entry Risk Score |
| Rank | #358 of 378 metros | #51 of 51 states |
Metro and state scores use different methodologies (metro has 4 QCEW-based metrics; state adds BDS survival and momentum data). Direct score comparisons are approximate.
Other Industries in Hattiesburg
Retail Trade in Other Mississippi Metros
Retail Trade Metros With Similar Conditions
Metros within 5 points of Hattiesburg's 73.6 score. Useful when comparing markets with comparable entry profiles.
Retail Trade in States Bordering Mississippi
State-level entry risk for retail trade in adjacent states. Use this to weigh cross-border options.
Browse Retail Trade in Other States
State-level entry risk reports for retail trade across all 51 markets, sorted by rank.
Data Sources
- Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), Bureau of Labor Statistics. MSA-level establishment counts, employment, wages, and location quotients for the Hattiesburg, MS MSA area.
Data period: 2024. Last updated: April 2026.