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Moss Point.
About
Life in Moss Point
Moss Point is a community of 12,066 people in Mississippi. The median household income is $44,296, median rent runs about $1,075 per month, and median home values are around $110,100. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Moss Point at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
44.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Foreign-Born
1.7%
Broadband Internet
76.7%
of households
Population Growth
-3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.7% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Moss Point: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Moss Point, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (38.5%), and 4.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.2%
of residents
65 and Older
21.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
31.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Moss Point
In Moss Point, rent runs 13% above the MS average, and home values are 35% below the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
54.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,187
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1968
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $149,393 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MS
Unemployment in Moss Point
Unemployment in Jackson County, which includes Moss Point, is close to the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Moss Point: Jackson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jackson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Moss Point Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute18.3 min avg
How Moss Point residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Moss Point, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 81% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Mobile Regional Airport (MOB)
Regional airport · few flights335k passengers boarded in 2025
- 107 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safety
Crime rates
Crime data not available
The FBI has no complete year of crime data between 2018 and 2025 for the Moss Point Police Department, so there's no reliable local crime rate to show for Moss Point.
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jackson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jackson County, which includes Moss Point, the most common type is excessive heat, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Flash Flood | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Drought | $665,000 |
| 2023 | 31 | Excessive Heat | $791,500 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $296,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Tornado | $408,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Tornado | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jackson County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, which includes Moss Point, is typically good — 255 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
255
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jackson County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Moss Point has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
61.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
118
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 4.97" |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 4.01" |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 4.73" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 4.40" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.95" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.91" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.65" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 7.89" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 4.84" |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 3.69" |
| Nov | 71°F | 47°F | 3.79" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 4.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Moss Point
Uninsured
15.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Moss Point's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Singing River Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Pascagoula
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education12.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Moss Point
Moss Point's student/teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 13.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 78 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Moss Point
Moss Point has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (78 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
78 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Moss Point
Ina Thompson Moss Point Library
4119 Bellview Street, Moss Point
Cities Near Moss Point
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Moss Point FAQ
Is Moss Point, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Moss Point's median rent is $1,075/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $44,296/year. Median home value is $110,100.
What is the job market like in Moss Point, Mississippi?⌄
Jackson County, which includes Moss Point, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Moss Point, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Moss Point is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,075/month and median household income is $44,296/year. The median home value is $110,100. About 55% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Moss Point, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Moss Point is 18 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from