At a Glance
Median Income
$43,286
$25,731 per capita
Home Value
$132,500
Zillow: $143,072
Median Rent
$896/mo
39.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
259/100K
5,743/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.6%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.6%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Pascagoula Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pascagoula's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pascagoula a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pascagoula residents earn a median household income of $43,286 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,731. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% 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 Pascagoula is $132,500 , 53% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,072. Median rent is $896/month, with 39.7% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Pascagoula reports 259 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,743/100K. The murder rate is 18.5/100K.
Education
19.6% of adults in Pascagoula hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pascagoula 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
Population21,812
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,418/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,286
Per Capita$25,731
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$132,500
Rent$896
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$143,072
Housing Units10,263
Rent Burden39.7%
Crime
F
Violent259/100K
Property5,743/100K
Murder18.5/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary773/100K
Health
Obesity45.6%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.6%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute19 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Pascagoula was founded in 1718.
The median home in Pascagoula was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.8% 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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