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Ocean Springs, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
18,561
Population
1,607/sq mi density
$78,929
Median Income
$44,908 per capita
$235,100
Home Value
$268,557 Zillow
$1,364
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
129
Violent Crime/100K
2,754 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,929 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$235,100 home value, $1,364/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$235,100
17% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,364/mo
17% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,430
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$235,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$268,557
Median Sale Price
$296,500
Median List Price
$325,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.4%
Owner-Occupied
30.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$751/mo
1 Bedroom
$782/mo
2 Bedroom
$924/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,177/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,295/mo
Census median rent:
$1,364/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,808/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
101 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
19
Price Drops
20.9%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$149
Active Inventory
115
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
69.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $235,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,557 |
| Median Sale Price | $296,500 |
| Median List Price | $325,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $149 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,364 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,808 |
| FMR Studio | $751 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $782 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $924 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,177 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,295 |
Market
| Days on Market | 101 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.9% |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Active Inventory | 115 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $149 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 8,430 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 31.2% |