What are the schools like in Vancleave, MS?

Vancleave is served primarily by Jackson County School District. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.7:1.

What is the median household income in Vancleave?

The median household income in Vancleave, MS is $72,576 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

What is the weather like in Vancleave, MS?

Vancleave has an average high temperature of 62.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Vancleave, MS affordable or expensive?

Vancleave's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Vancleave is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $207,900 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Vancleave, MS?

Vancleave 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 Vancleave, MS a Good Place to Live?

Vancleave is a small town of 5,207 in Mississippi, with a median household income of $72,576 and a 6.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Vancleave 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

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

Metric	Vancleave, MS	National Avg
Median Home Value	$207,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,576	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Vancleave'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

Vancleave is served primarily by Jackson County School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Vancleave, MS	National Avg
School District	Jackson County School District	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Vancleave sees average highs of 62.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 70.9 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Vancleave, MS
Average High — January	62.5°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	70.9"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Vancleave, MS	National Avg
Population	5,207	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	27.2%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Escatawpa, MS 9 mi Wade, MS 9 mi Gautier, MS 10 mi Helena, MS 11 mi Latimer, MS 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Vancleave

Vancleave, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code:

39565

Vancleave vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Vancleave, MS affordable or expensive?

Vancleave's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Vancleave roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $207,900 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Vancleave, MS?

Vancleave'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 Vancleave?

Public schools in Vancleave are operated by Jackson County School District. The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Vancleave, MS a good place to live?

Vancleave, MS has a population of 5,207, a median household income of $72,576, and an unemployment rate of 6.2%. 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 Vancleave?

Vancleave averages 62.5°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 70.9 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Vancleave?

Vancleave, MS is covered by 1 ZIP code: 39565.

What is the population of Vancleave?

The population of Vancleave, Mississippi is 5,207 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Vancleave?

Key numbers for living in Vancleave: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $207,900, median household income $72,576, 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 Vancleave side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.