Livability Score

70
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
The Mockingbird Cafe
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (1) F
Beacon Theatres
Cinema
Food and Drink (6) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Rosetti's Wine
Alcohol
Domino's
Fast Food
Benigno's Bar
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
The Ugly Pirate
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
C & R's Bar and Grill
Bar
The Knock Knock Lounge
Bar
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Fitness (3) F
Holy Spirit Center
Community Centre
Bay St Louis Civic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (2) F
Froogle's Cost+Foods
Grocery Store
CJ's Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Rouses
Grocery Store
Parks (6) F
Tiger Stadium
Park
McDonald Park
Park
MLK Park
Park
Elwood Memorial Park
Park
Shops (0) F
84 Lumber and Building Supply
Home Improvement
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Hubbard's Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bay St. Louis.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Bay St. Louis is 99/100 - which is 19% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
B+
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crime C+

Bay St. Louis crime rates are 3,569 per 100k, which is 79% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
3,399 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
170 crimes per 100k
A
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employment D-

The median income in Bay St. Louis is $43,657 - which is 8% higher than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$43,657
F
Unemployment Rate
3.6%
C
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (9)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A
Hancock Medical Center
Hospital
Bay St. Louis Police Department
Police
Bay Saint Louis Fire Department
Fire Station
Bay Saint Louis City Police Department
Police
Bay Saint Louis City Fire Department
Fire Station
East Hancock Fire Department
Fire Station
Hancock County Sheriff's Department Jail
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Hancock County Sheriff's Department
Police
Rite Aid
Pharmacy
Waveland Fire Department
Fire Station
Waveland Fire Department
Fire Station
Bay Saint Louis City Police Department
Police
Waveland Police Department
Police
Diamondhead Sheriff's Substation
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
B
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housing A+

Bay St. Louis home prices are $200,700 - which is 90% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$200,700
B+
Home Appreciation Rate
25%
A+
Home Affordability
4.6x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools C

The Bay St. Louis graduation rate is 85% - which is 11% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
49%
F
High School Grad. Rates
85%
C
Elementary Schools (3) F
Bay Waveland Middle School
North Bay Elementary School
Waveland Elementary School
High Schools (2) D-
Bay High School
Our Lady Academy
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ratings A+

Bay St. Louis has an overall rating of 92% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes
B
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Bay St. Louis Area Facts

  • Bay St. Louis has a Livability Score of 70/100, which is considered good
  • Bay St. Louis crime rates are 79% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Bay St. Louis is 19% higher than the Mississippi average
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A City with Winter Fun! 5 rating By Anonymous ( May 28, 2018) Bay St. Louis is a city that lies within Hancock County. It is a quaint town of 12,400 residents. The benefits about living here is the winter's climate, the amenities and attractions offered for the quality of the homes in the area. The economy is up and float, jobs have increas ...Read More ed 1.80% within the past year. Furthermore, future job growth is projected to be 36.70%.

Summers are warm and humid there are sea breezes that usually keep temperatures stable generally in late afternoon and evening. Thunderstorms are consistent typically because of the location and one disadvantage is the city is prone to hurricanes. The winters bring forth some cold temperatures and heavy snowfall, but this is only happens infrequent.

The other benefit of living here is the shopping centers, museums, community churches, restaurants, schools and many other extraordinary destinations that one may find amusement. This is a terrific place, for working individuals looking to raise a family, tourists looking for great material and vacationers looking for a fantastic time. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bay St. Louis? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Tiger Stadium
      McDonald Park
      MLK Park
      Elwood Memorial Park

      Entertainment

      Beacon Theatres

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Rosetti's Wine
      Domino's
      Benigno's Bar
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars
      The Ugly Pirate
      Sonic

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Bay St. Louis? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Bay St. Louis.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Bay St. Louis a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Hancock Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Doctors