What are the schools like in Moss Point, MS?

Moss Point is served primarily by Moss Point School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.3:1.

What is the median household income in Moss Point?

The median household income in Moss Point, MS is $44,779 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.9%.

What is the weather like in Moss Point, MS?

Moss Point has an average high temperature of 62.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.7 inches.

Moss Point, MS Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Moss Point, MS affordable or expensive?

Moss Point's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Moss Point is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,500 and the median rent is $1,033 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Moss Point, MS?

Moss Point has a violent crime rate of 81.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 982.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Moss Point, MS a Good Place to Live?

Moss Point is a small city of 12,173 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $44,779 and a 9.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Moss Point stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Moss Point is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Moss Point city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.3

Moss Point's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Moss Point costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Moss Point, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,033	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$44,779	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Moss Point's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

81.5 /100k

Property Crime

982.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Moss Point is served primarily by Moss Point School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Moss Point, MS	National Avg
School District	Moss Point School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Moss Point sees average highs of 62.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 61.7 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Moss Point, MS
Average High — January	62.5°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	61.7"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Moss Point, MS	National Avg
Population	12,173	—
Median Age	41.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	74.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Escatawpa, MS 5 mi Helena, MS 5 mi Pascagoula, MS 5 mi Gautier, MS 8 mi Grand Bay, AL 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Moss Point

Moss Point, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39563

Moss Point vs Other Cities

Moss Point, MS vs Escatawpa, MS Moss Point, MS vs Helena, MS Moss Point, MS vs Pascagoula, MS Moss Point, MS vs Gautier, MS Moss Point, MS vs Grand Bay, AL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Moss Point, MS affordable or expensive?

Moss Point's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Moss Point roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,500 and median rent is $1,033/month.

What is the crime rate in Moss Point, MS?

Moss Point's violent crime rate is 81.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 982.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Moss Point?

Public schools in Moss Point are operated by Moss Point School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Moss Point, MS a good place to live?

Moss Point, MS has a population of 12,173, a median household income of $44,779, and an unemployment rate of 9.9%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Moss Point?

Moss Point averages 62.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.7 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Moss Point?

Moss Point, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39563.

What is the population of Moss Point?

The population of Moss Point, Mississippi is 12,173 with a median age of 41.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Moss Point?

Key numbers for living in Moss Point: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $104,500, median household income $44,779, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Moss Point side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.