Living in Pass Christian, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pass Christian · Census data 2020–2024
Pass Christian has 6,097 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $78,212 (39% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $270,900, the median rent is $1,198/month.
Pass Christian at a glance
- Population
- 6,097
- Median age
- 41.2State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $78,212State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $270,900State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,198/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 70.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Pass Christian a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8.4%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Pass Christian
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pass Christian the median home value is $270,900, 19% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month, which is 25.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,656 a month in housing costs.
Pass Christian median household income
The median household income in Pass Christian is $78,212 and the income per person is $46,551. 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Pass Christian: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,390
- Owner-occupied
- 70.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.3%
- Vacant
- 26.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.43
Pass Christian demographics
- Population
- 6,097
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 2,481
- Foreign-born
- 3.5%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pass Christian ›
Education in Pass Christian
46.8% of adults 25 and older in Pass Christian have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pass Christian
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 77.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Pass Christian vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian | 6,097 | $78,212 | $270,900 | $1,198 |
| Henderson Point | 237 | $66,036 | $304,800 | — |
| DeLisle | 1,906 | $71,917 | $218,400 | — |
| Long Beach | 17,009 | $70,332 | $215,200 | $1,215 |
| Bay St. Louis | 10,188 | $67,442 | $260,200 | $1,179 |
| Diamondhead | 9,338 | $87,407 | $259,600 | $1,571 |
| Waveland | 7,062 | $68,693 | $218,900 | $927 |
| Gulfport | 73,003 | $49,919 | $174,600 | $1,086 |
| Kiln | 2,016 | $71,875 | $167,500 | $1,403 |
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What is the median household income in Pass Christian, MS?
The median household income in Pass Christian is $78,212, 39% 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 Pass Christian?
The median home value in Pass Christian is $270,900, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Pass Christian?
The median gross rent in Pass Christian is $1,198 per month, about 25.4% of household income.
Is Pass Christian, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Mississippi median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 8.4%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes.
What is the median age in Pass Christian?
The median age in Pass Christian is 41.2 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Pass Christian?
The average commute to work in Pass Christian is 34 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pass Christian?
The unemployment rate in Pass Christian is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pass Christian?
46.8% of adults in Pass Christian 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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