Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
23%
Stennis Space Center
Stennis Space Center, MS Area Guide
A tranquil locale with the nation’s largest rocket testing facility
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Situated in the southwestern-most portion of Mississippi, Stennis Space Center refers to the community surrounding NASA's John C. Stennis Space Center, the country’s largest testing facility for rocket engines. Stennis Space Center sits in Hancock County, surrounded by vast stretches of lush greenery and densely wooded areas.
Many of the rentals in this area are clustered in Waveland and Bay Saint Louis. Residents enjoy access to the Gulf of Mexico and the sprawling Pearl River Management Wildlife Area. Although residents love the area’s sense of rural tranquility, the vibrant offerings of New Orleans are also less than an hour’s drive away via Interstate 10.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,070
Average: $73,408
Education
4,029
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,416
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stennis Space Center has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Buccaneer State Park
Commuter Rail
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.