Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Pascagoula, MS
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$828
Population
24,016
Renter Mix
50% Rent
A charming small-town suburb with waterfront views for days
Suburban
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Waterfront
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Affordable
If you’re looking for a small, peaceful town on the waterfront of Mississippi, Pascagoula is a great option for all of you renters out there. This town overlooks the Pascagoula Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Though it saw some damage during Hurricane Katrina, the town has recovered and is still the charming, quaint town it always was!
This welcoming community resides just west of the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Preserve, and residents love visiting the beautiful Pascagoula Beach State Park in town. Popular local eateries like Andersons Bakery and Off the Hook are fun places to visit after finding your new apartment in Pascagoula. And don’t forget to visit local historic spots like the Round Island Light House off of Laurel Avenue!
Explore the City
Victorian homes bring historic charm to Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Pascagoula shines where the sun meets the Gulf Coast waters.
Ingalls Shipbuilding anchors Pascagoula’s economy and community life.
Lighthouse Park in Pascagoula is popular for fishing and boating along the Gulf.
Wayne Lee’s Grocery in Pascagoula features bait and tackle for local anglers.
Natural beauty surrounds Pascagoula on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$45,107
Average: $65,186
Education
3,908
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,306
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
In Pascagoula, there are roughly the same number of renters and homeowners.
Renters
50%
Non-Renters
50%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Pascagoula, MS is $778 for a studio, $834 for one bedroom, $892 for two bedrooms, and $1,192 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pascagoula has increased by 4.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$834/month
683 Sq Ft
House
$1,340/month
1,215 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pascagoula, MS is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
105 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
225 Students
Public
Grades K-5
186 Students
Arlington Heights Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
337 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
327 Students
William M Colmer Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
554 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,187 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Scranton Nature Center
- Shepard State Park
- Pascagoula River Audubon Center
- Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge
- Grand Bay NERR
Airports
- Gulfport-Biloxi International
- Mobile Regional
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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 June 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.