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10 discussions from residents and visitors

James C.

Is public transit usable in Ocean Springs?

Hello, Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $78,929 in Ocean Springs. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $235,100 on average. With a population of 18,561, Ocean Springs is a small town. There's a ...

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James C.

Best areas to explore in Ocean Springs?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider -Ocean Springs sits at 128.8 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Ocean Springs? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genui...

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Reagan R.

Best neighborhoods in Ocean Springs

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Rent is about $1,364/month for a decent place. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cheers. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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James C.

Raising a family in Ocean Springs -thoughts?

First post here. It's a a small town city with about 18,561 people. Rent is about $1,364/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Joseph Bailey

Cost of living reality check -Ocean Springs

Hey, Household incomes average around $78,929 in Ocean Springs. The median home value here is around $235,100, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Lydia Peterson

What Ocean Springs does better than anywhere else

Curious what people think. It's a a small town city with about 18,561 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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James C.

Best restaurants in Ocean Springs?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $235,100, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,929, which feels about average for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The s...

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Lydia Peterson

Worst things about Ocean Springs nobody talks about

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 18,561, Ocean Springs is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

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Reagan R.

Best restaurants in Ocean Springs?

Random thought, It's a a small town city with about 18,561 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, n...

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Jackson Moore

Most overrated things about Ocean Springs

So, The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great.

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