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Waveland, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Hancock County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
7,066 Population 832/sq mi density
$58,795 Median Income $31,885 per capita
$201,800 Home Value $207,541 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 3,117 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,795 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$201,800 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Waveland, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,795
22% below
$31,885 per capita
Home Value
$201,800
28% below
Zillow: $207,541
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
3,117/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Waveland Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Waveland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
72%
Rent
71%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
106%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Waveland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Waveland residents earn a median household income of $58,795 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,885. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,042 business establishments, including 118 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Waveland is $201,800 , 28% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,541. Median rent is $828/month, with 30.3% 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 1996.

Safety & Crime

Waveland reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,117/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Waveland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Waveland has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population7,066
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density832/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$58,795
Per Capita$31,885
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$2,271M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,800
Rent$828
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$207,541
Housing Units3,590
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property3,117/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death11,583/100K

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain65.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation15 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.4%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Waveland was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.471 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 118 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.