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Pascagoula, MS

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Pascagoula.

Population: 21,731 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Pascagoula, MS is $142,608 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $81,875 after a median 103 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,115/month. 13 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$142,608

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

103

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$142,608
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.8%
10-year appreciation
+55.7%
All-time peak (2025-04)
$146,059
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$81,875
Median list price
$147,450
Median price per sqft
$73
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
103 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
92
Sale-to-list ratio
84.0%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,115/mo
1-year rent change
+23.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
13
Elementary schools
7
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
PASCAGOULA OPPORTUNITY CENTER, BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, EASTLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 90% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Mississippi Phosphates Corporation (1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
176
Days with Moderate air quality
186
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,211
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
14,330

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Trent Lott International Airport (PGL) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Keesler Air Force Base (BIX) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
Memorial Hospital Biloxi, SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+248 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
43.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,130
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
67.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,902
Average weekly wage
$1,125
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
503

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

PascagoulaState medianUS median
Median home value$142,608$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$81,875$224,950$325,000
Median days on market103 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,115/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,130$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Pascagoula, MS?
$142,608.
What is the median sale price in Pascagoula, MS?
$81,875.
How long do homes take to sell in Pascagoula, MS?
Median days on market: 103 days.
What is typical rent in Pascagoula, MS?
Typical rent: $1,115/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Pascagoula, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Pascagoula, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Pascagoula, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 90% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pascagoula, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pascagoula, MS?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Mississippi Phosphates Corporation, 1 mi.
How many schools serve Pascagoula, MS?
13 schools (7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Pascagoula, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Pascagoula, MS?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Pascagoula, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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