Housing & Real Estate — Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 5,888 |
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| Occupied | 4,721 |
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| Vacant | 1,167 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,568 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,153 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $260,200 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$282,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,138/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,976/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 20.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 39.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,146 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,719 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 753 |
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| Built before 1960 | 829 |
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| Median Year Built | 1994 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
