The Town FilesMoss Point, Mississippi
City in Jackson County · population 12,147 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $110,100
- Household income
- $44,296
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 44.6
Moss Point is a city of 12,147 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $110,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Mississippi towns, more seaside character than 94% of Mississippi towns, better for first-time buyers than 81% of Mississippi towns.
How Moss Point ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Moss Point is worth $110,100, below the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $44,296, which is more affordable than 71% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,075 a month. 72.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moss Point | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $110,100 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,075 | $820 |
| Median household income | $44,296 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 72.2% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Moss Point
| People | Moss Point | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.1% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.7% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 8.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 18.3 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.7% | 83.3% |
Weather in Moss Point
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.9°F. About 61.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moss Point since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 19, 2023 about 1.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 19, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 16 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on April 9, 2021.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 51,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Moss Point itself the ACS puts it at 12%.
Public schools in Moss Point
6 public schools with 1,604 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOSS POINT HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 493 | 12.3 |
| MOSS POINT KREOLE PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 408 | 11.3 |
| MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 368 | 12.3 |
| MOSS POINT ESCATAWPA UPPER ELEM | 3-5 | 335 | 12.9 |
| MOSS POINT CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCA | 9-12 | — | — |
| MOSS POINT ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL | K-12 | — | — |
Towns near Moss Point
- Escatawpa, MS4.5 mi · 3,254 people · home $107,900
- Pascagoula, MS4.8 mi · 22,010 people · home $144,700
- Gautier, MS7.7 mi · 19,024 people · home $166,400
- Grand Bay, AL11.7 mi · 3,460 people · home $142,400
- Vancleave, MS11.8 mi · 5,592 people · home $247,400
- Gulf Park Estates, MS13.8 mi · 5,972 people · home $212,500
- Ocean Springs, MS15.3 mi · 18,429 people · home $259,400
- Gulf Hills, MS16.6 mi · 8,526 people · home $203,700
Moss Point questions
Is Moss Point, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moss Point scores better for retirees than 18% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 64%. 21.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Moss Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Moss Point is valued at $110,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,296, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,075 a month.
What is the weather like in Moss Point?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Moss Point get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moss Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 19, 2023. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)