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Bay St. Louis, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County
Bay St. Louis, MS
At a Glance
How Bay St. Louis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bay St. Louis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bay St. Louis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bay St. Louis residents earn a median household income of $70,082 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,050. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bay St. Louis is $231,900 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,541. Median rent is $1,138/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Safety & Crime
Bay St. Louis reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,117/100K.
Education
35.2% of adults in Bay St. Louis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bay St. Louis has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.