At a Glance
Median Income
$71,000
$36,971 per capita
Home Value
$218,900
Zillow: $273,006
Violent Crime
313/100K
3,017/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
13.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Vancleave Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Vancleave's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Vancleave a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Vancleave residents earn a median household income of $71,000 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,971. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% 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 Vancleave is $218,900 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,006. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Vancleave reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,017/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Vancleave hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Vancleave 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
Population5,196
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density120/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,000
Per Capita$36,971
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$218,900
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$273,006
Housing Units2,168
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent313/100K
Property3,017/100K
Health
Obesity36.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute33 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Vancleave was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.0% 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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