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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
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$201,800
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,590
Median year built: 1996
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$201,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$207,541
Median Sale Price
$317,500
Median List Price
$249,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.8%
Owner-Occupied
38.2%
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:
$828/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
205 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
24.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$225
Active Inventory
50
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1996
Average age of housing stock: 30 years
Homeownership Rate
61.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $201,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,541 |
| Median Sale Price | $317,500 |
| Median List Price | $249,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $225 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $828 |
| 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 | 205 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 24.0% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 50 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $225 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,590 |
| Median Year Built | 1996 |
| Rent Burden | 30.3% |