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Waveland, MS

Waveland, MS.

Population: 6,387 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Waveland, MS is $217,719 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $307,000 after a median 40 days on market. 1 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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$217,719

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$217,719
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.7%
5-year appreciation
+14.7%
10-year appreciation
+78.0%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$228,050
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
$307,000
Median list price
$320,000
Median price per sqft
$188
1-year sale-price change
+21.9%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
61
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
51
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
WAVELAND 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, tornado, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemfax, Inc. (20 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
77.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.5 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,601
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,565

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (47 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Turkey Bayou Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SINGING RIVER GULFPORT, GULFPORT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 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)
+145 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,004
Housing built before 1970
14.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,738
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
73.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,245
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
228

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

How it compares

WavelandState medianUS median
Median home value$217,719$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$307,000$224,950$325,000
Median days on market40 days50 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,738$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 Waveland, MS?
$217,719.
What is the median sale price in Waveland, MS?
$307,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Waveland, MS?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Waveland, MS?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,046/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Waveland, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado, wildfire.
Is Waveland, MS in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Waveland, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Waveland, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Waveland, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Waveland, MS?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Waveland, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Waveland, MS?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Waveland, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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