Living in Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ocean Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Ocean Springs has 18,646 residents with a median age of 43.3. The median household income is $79,712 (41% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $259,400, the median rent is $1,358/month.
Ocean Springs at a glance
- Population
- 18,646
- Median age
- 43.3State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $79,712State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $259,400State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,358/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Ocean Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Ocean Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ocean Springs the median home value is $259,400, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,358 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,810 a month in housing costs.
Ocean Springs median household income
The median household income in Ocean Springs is $79,712 and the income per person is $45,853. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Ocean Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,913
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.26
Ocean Springs demographics
- Population
- 18,646
- Median age
- 43.3
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 21.4%
- Households
- 8,202
- Foreign-born
- 7.1%
- Veterans
- 12.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ocean Springs ›
Education in Ocean Springs
46.3% of adults 25 and older in Ocean Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 19.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ocean Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
Ocean Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | $79,712 | $259,400 | $1,358 |
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | $72,839 | $203,700 | $1,401 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | $65,556 | $212,500 | $1,320 |
| St. Martin | 8,139 | $55,000 | $172,400 | $1,231 |
| Latimer | 6,756 | $70,237 | $189,400 | $1,122 |
| D'Iberville | 13,203 | $66,016 | $210,100 | $1,249 |
| Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $166,400 | $1,040 |
| Biloxi | 48,861 | $57,204 | $225,100 | $1,089 |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | $70,313 | $247,400 | — |
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Ocean Springs ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Ocean Springs: FAQ
What is the median household income in Ocean Springs, MS?
The median household income in Ocean Springs is $79,712, 41% higher 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 Ocean Springs?
The median home value in Ocean Springs is $259,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Ocean Springs?
The median gross rent in Ocean Springs is $1,358 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Ocean Springs, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: home values 53% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Ocean Springs?
The median age in Ocean Springs is 43.3 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Ocean Springs?
The average commute to work in Ocean Springs is 26 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ocean Springs?
The unemployment rate in Ocean Springs is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ocean Springs?
46.3% of adults in Ocean Springs 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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