Latimer, Mississippi is pretty close to the Gulf Coast, so it's not too surprising that the state's largest employer, Ingalls Shipbuilding, is based here. But life here is about more than boats and water!
Biloxi, "The Playground of the South," is only about a 20-minute drive from Latimer, so you can just let your life play on here in Latimer where the population is just under 7,000 people and its radius is only 16
Latimer, Mississippi is pretty close to the Gulf Coast, so it's not too surprising that the state's largest employer, Ingalls Shipbuilding, is based here. But life here is about more than boats and water!
Biloxi, "The Playground of the South," is only about a 20-minute drive from Latimer, so you can just let your life play on here in Latimer where the population is just under 7,000 people and its radius is only 16.3 square miles. Country music and crawfish stew await as this area in the Deep South near the Gulf of Mexico is all about the Southern country lifestyle. Many of Latimer's homes look like they're nicely tucked in around the trees that stand as reminders of the town's distant sawmill past as folks now just enjoy southern Mississippi living.
Don't get caught up in some kind of haze though if you're set on living here, or you'll be madder than a wet hen if you can't find a home for rent! Instead, you're going to have to start looking as early as you possibly can to find an apartment, as only a fifth of the homes are rented out. Save up your pennies, too, since Mississippi, unlike many other American states, landlords aren't obligated by law to limit the amount of the refundable security deposit to one month's rent only, so renting may cost you more upfront. And even though apartment homes can be slightly higher than the average U.S. city, the overall cost of living in Latimer is 12 percent less than the national average, so you may be able to save money in other parts of your budget. But with rentals so limited here in availability, run, don't walk to check out any "For Rent" signs in Latimer!
Latimer doesn't actually have neighborhoods and the rental properties are spread out around the town. Most of the available rentals are three-bedroom houses or manufactured homes. Those on the apartment search grind should know there are some two-bedroom apartment homes or mobiles for rent, but a very limited number of one-bedroom and studio units right in Latimer. You'll find most of the town's store along Tucker Road, with many restaurants along the 10.
When you've made your choice of place and mastered the art of securing rental apts in Latimer, MS, check out the neat paintings, ceramics and furniture exhibits at the Walter Anderson Museum of Art in Gulf Hills. Another fun place to go is the eight-acre Hattiesburg Zoo with its 60 species of animals and a Touch of Africa Petting Zoo. For schools, the Jackson County School district has several options for all ages that exceed the state educational standards. For grocery shopping, banking and the like, you'll find a range of choices throughout the area. As far as transportation to shopping, schools and attractions, you'll likely need a vehicle and most households here have two vehicle -- on a lighter note, carpooling is becoming more popular for commuting. Come spring, don't forget to go yonder to Biloxi for the Crawfish Festival and enjoy the down-home cooking as you make your home in Latimer!
