At a Glance
Median Income
$62,318
$35,377 per capita
Home Value
$143,800
Zillow: $217,119
Median Rent
$963/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
84.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
14.9% smoking rate
How Grand Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Bay a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Bay residents earn a median household income of $62,318 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,377. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,762 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Bay is $143,800 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $217,119. Median rent is $963/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
20.0% of adults in Grand Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
84.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Bay has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,765
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density434/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,318
Per Capita$35,377
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,800
Rent$963
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$217,119
Housing Units1,861
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
Elevation92 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+84.9%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute47 min
Broadband80.9%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Bay was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.