At a Glance
Median Income
$78,929
$44,908 per capita
Home Value
$235,100
Zillow: $268,557
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
2,754/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.8%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Ocean Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ocean Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ocean Springs 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
Ocean Springs residents earn a median household income of $78,929 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,908. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% 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 Ocean Springs is $235,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,557. Median rent is $1,364/month, with 31.2% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Ocean Springs reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,754/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.8% of adults in Ocean Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ocean Springs has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population18,561
Median Age42.7 yrs
Density1,607/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,929
Per Capita$44,908
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$235,100
Rent$1,364
Ownership69.4%
Zillow$268,557
Housing Units8,430
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent129/100K
Property2,754/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault84/100K
Burglary375/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation2 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.8%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+15.8%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Ocean Springs was founded in 1699.
The median home in Ocean Springs was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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