Pass Christian is a small town of 5,802 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $65,000
and a 8.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Pass Christian stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Pass Christian is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Pass Christian 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
Pass Christian's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Pass Christian costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Pass Christian, MS
National Avg
Median Home Value
$239,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,072
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Pass Christian's violent crime rate is 38.4 per 100,000 residents
— 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
38.4 /100k
Property Crime
514.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Pass Christian is served primarily by Pass Christian School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Pass Christian, MS
National Avg
School District
Pass Christian School District
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Pass Christian sees average highs of 60.9°F in January
and 90.2°F in July,
with 69.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Pass Christian's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Pass Christian roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $239,700 and median rent is $1,072/month.
Pass Christian's violent crime rate is 38.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 514.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Pass Christian are operated by Pass Christian School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 44.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Pass Christian, MS has a population of 5,802, a median household income of $65,000, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%.
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.
Pass Christian averages 60.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 69.5 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Pass Christian, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39571.
The population of Pass Christian, Mississippi is 5,802 with a median age of 41.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Pass Christian: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $239,700, median household income $65,000, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pass Christian side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
