Living in Moss Point, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Moss Point · Census data 2020–2024
Moss Point has 11,957 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $44,296 (22% lower than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $110,100, the median rent is $1,075/month.
Moss Point at a glance
- Population
- 11,957
- Median age
- 44.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $44,296State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $110,100State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,075/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.7%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Moss Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Moss Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Moss Point the median home value is $110,100, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,201 a month in housing costs.
Moss Point median household income
The median household income in Moss Point is $44,296 and the income per person is $24,886. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Moss Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,865
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 15.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.39
Moss Point demographics
- Population
- 11,957
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 4,938
- Foreign-born
- 1.7%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Moss Point ›
Education in Moss Point
13.7% of adults 25 and older in Moss Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 4.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Moss Point
- Unemployment rate
- 12%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 78%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Moss Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moss Point | 11,957 | $44,296 | $110,100 | $1,075 |
| Helena | 975 | $101,750 | $189,600 | — |
| Pascagoula | 21,710 | $52,222 | $144,700 | $894 |
| Escatawpa | 3,494 | $40,109 | $107,900 | $1,184 |
| Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $166,400 | $1,040 |
| Grand Bay | 3,553 | $62,112 | $142,400 | $951 |
| Big Point | 731 | $118,420 | $161,200 | — |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | $70,313 | $247,400 | — |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | $65,556 | $212,500 | $1,320 |
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What is the median household income in Moss Point, MS?
The median household income in Moss Point is $44,296, 22% lower than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Moss Point?
The median home value in Moss Point is $110,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Moss Point?
The median gross rent in Moss Point is $1,075 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Moss Point, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 12%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Moss Point?
The median age in Moss Point is 44.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Moss Point?
The average commute to work in Moss Point is 18 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Moss Point?
The unemployment rate in Moss Point is 12% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Moss Point?
13.7% of adults in Moss Point have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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