Moss Point, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,066 Population 500/sq mi density
$46,684 Median Income $26,228 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $152,571 Zillow
$1,043 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$46,684 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $1,043/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Moss Point, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,684
38% below
$26,228 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $152,571
Median Rent
$1,043/mo
10% below
30.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
55% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.8%
228% above
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
49.1%
53% above
19.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Moss Point Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Moss Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
62%
Home Value
38%
Rent
90%
Poverty
118%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
328%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Moss Point a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Moss Point residents earn a median household income of $46,684 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,228. The unemployment rate stands at 11.8% (228% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% 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 Moss Point is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $152,571. Median rent is $1,043/month, with 30.1% 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 1968.

Education

15.2% of adults in Moss Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Moss Point 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population12,066
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density500/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans8.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$46,684
Per Capita$26,228
Unemployment11.8%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$1,043
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$152,571
Housing Units5,627
Rent Burden30.1%

Health

Obesity49.1%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,607/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Moss Point was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
26.8% 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.