Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
24%
Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, MS Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,043
Population
19,023
Renter Mix
30% Rent
An oceanfront city across the bay from Biloxi.
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Tucked along the Mississippi Gulf Coast just east of Biloxi, Ocean Springs has earned a reputation as the art capital of the coast—and one afternoon strolling its live oak-canopied downtown streets makes it easy to see why. Local galleries, independent boutiques, and award-winning restaurants fill the historic district, giving the city a creative, unhurried energy that sets it apart from its neighboring resort towns. The Gulf Islands National Seashore sits right at the city's doorstep, offering miles of pristine shoreline for swimming, kayaking, and hiking. Renters will find a solid mix of options here, from cozy cottage-style homes and garden-style apartment communities to spacious townhomes suited for those who want more room to spread out. Downtown Ocean Springs and the beachside corridors are the most walkable pockets, while quieter residential streets offer a slower pace just minutes from the action. The city celebrates its artistic legacy through the Peter Anderson Arts and Crafts Festival each November, one of the largest juried art festivals in the Southeast, drawing tens of thousands of visitors to honor the work of beloved local potter Peter Anderson and his brother, muralist Walter Anderson.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$71,443
Average: $88,539
Education
6,529
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,002
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ocean Springs has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
27%
Other Education
73%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ocean Springs, MS is $1,044 for one bedroom, $1,284 for two bedrooms, and $1,693 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ocean Springs has increased by 1.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,044/month
730 Sq Ft
House
$2,290/month
1,927 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
1,332 Students
Public
Grades K-5
635 Students
Public
Grades K-5
530 Students
Public
Grades K-5
498 Students
St Martin East Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
685 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
967 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
995 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,899 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,283 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Gulf Islands National Seashore-Mississippi
- Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
- Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
- Shepard State Park
Airports
- Gulfport-Biloxi International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.