Bay Springs, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jones County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,021
Population
135/sq mi density
$49,183
Median Income
$29,094 per capita
$147,600
Home Value
$140,576 Zillow
$482
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
317
Violent Crime/100K
887 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$49,183 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,600 home value, $482/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
317 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$147,600
48% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$482/mo
59% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
868
Median year built: 1985
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$147,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$140,576
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.8%
Owner-Occupied
29.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$482/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1985
Average age of housing stock: 41 years
Homeownership Rate
70.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $147,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $140,576 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $482 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 868 |
| Median Year Built | 1985 |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |