Livability Score

84
/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 A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (8) A+
Lola Fleur
Coffee Shop
Tato Nut Donut Shop
Coffee Shop
The District Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
The Greenhouse on Porter
Coffee Shop
Donuts
Coffee Shop
Coffee Fusion
Coffee Shop
The Finest Grind
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
PJ's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Walter Anderson Museum of Art
Museum
Th Art Cottage
Theatre Arts
Pink Rooster
Art Gallery
The Art House
Art Gallery
Moving Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Mary O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Ocean Springs Greyhound Stadium
Stadium
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museuem
Museum
Pleasant Reed Interpretive Center
Museum
City of Biloxi Center For Ceramics
Museum
Biloxi Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Saenger Theater for the Performing Arts
Theatre Arts
City of Biloxi, Mardi Gras Museum
Museum
Magnolia Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (45) A+
The Candy Cottage
Sweets
Boots and Spurs
Bar
The Office
Bar
Daqs
Bar
The Flying Irishman
Bar
The Salty Peach Bar
Bar
Sonic
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Crooked Letter Brewing Company
Bar
The Julip Room
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Bottled Liquor
Alcohol
Wendy's
Fast Food
Broomes Dixie Feed & Tea
Deli
KahunaOS Bar & Grill
Bar
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Mezo's Juke Joint
Bar
Honey Baked Ham
Deli
Honey Baked Ham
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Olive Oils and Vinegars
Deli
Maisano's Fine Wine and Spirits
Beverages
Fort Bayou Wine and Liquor
Alcohol
Lynchburg Landing
Bar
Fitness (8) A+
Senior Citizens Community Center
Community Centre
Downtown Yoga
Gym
Ocean Springs Community Center
Community Centre
Freedom Fittness
Gym
Freedom Fittness
Gym
Ryan Youth Center
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Ocean Springs Civic Center
Community Centre
Groceries (6) F
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Torta Dolce Bakery
Bakery
South Coast Seafood Company
Seafood
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Rouse's
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (24) A+
Children's Playground
Park
Saint Alphonsus School Playground
Playground
Little Childrens Park
Park
Keys Park
Park
Rosetti Park
Park
Marshal Park
Park
Fort Maurepas Park
Park
Marble Springs Park
Park
Dr. Thomas D. McIlwain Harbor Green
Park
MartinLuther King Jr. Park
Park
Shearwater Park
Park
Inner Harbor Park
Park
Parker Field
Park
Ocean Springs City Park
Park
Point Cadet Plaza and Splash Pad
Park
Gulf Marine State Park
Park
Clay Point Park
Park
McDonnel Field
Park
Clay Boyd Park
Park
Danella Park
Park
Fort Bayou Estates Children's Park
Park
John Henry Beck Park
Park
Back Bay Park
Park
Mississippi Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Kings Daughters Memorial
Park
Shops (40) A+
Molher's
Convenience Store
Two Dogs Dancing
Pets
Bernard Clark Antiques
Furniture
Klassy Komplements
Gift Shop
Sarahssalon
Beauty
browse
Clothing
Ballard Pewter
Fashion
Ryder Jewelers
Fashion
Todd Boswell Salon
Beauty
The Whistle Shop
Gift Shop
Courtney Farms
Gift Shop
Kangaroo Express
Convenience Store
Kim's Fine Jewelery
Fashion
See Side Optical
Optician
Beach Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Hallmark
Gift Shop
Aqua
Beauty
Shear Attitude Studio
Beauty
Unique Boutique
Clothing
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Laundromut
Pets
Scrubs Plus
Clothing
Reel Custom Shirt LLC
Clothing
Coxs Barber Shop
Hairdresser
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Ocean Springs.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
FlixBus Biloxi
Bus Stop
Biloxi Transit Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Ocean Springs is 96/100 - which is 15% higher than Mississippi.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime A-

Ocean Springs crime rates are 2,364 per 100k, which is 19% higher than Mississippi
Property Crime
2,266 crimes per 100k D
Violent Crime
98 crimes per 100k A+
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employment C

The median income in Ocean Springs is $60,859 - which is 50% higher than Mississippi.
Med. Household Income
$60,859 D+
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Ocean Springs Police Substation
Police
Lovelace Drugs
Pharmacy
Garden's Pharmacy and Health Supply
Pharmacy
James A Murray Sr Fire Station
Fire Station
Urgent Care
Clinic
Family Dentistry
Dentist
Ocean Springs Discount Pharmacy
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Jackson County Fire District Fort Bayou Station
Fire Station
Chapman Family Dentistry
Dentist
Jackson County Sheriff's Department Ocean Springs Substation
Police
Ocean Springs Fire Department Bernard Beaugez Station
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fort Bayou Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
On Call Medical Center
Doctor
Ocean Springs Family Medical Clinic
Doctor
Fred's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Ocean Springs Hospital
Hospital
West Jackson County Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Harrison County Sheriff's Office
Police
Ocean Springs Police Department
Police
Ocean Springs Fire Department
Fire Station
Ocean Springs Fire Department J.C. Gay Station
Fire Station
Merit Health Biloxi
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Ocean Springs home prices are $173,100 - which is 64% higher than Mississippi
Home Price
$173,100 C+
Home Appreciation Rate
12% A-
Home Affordability
2.8x (home price to income ratio) A-
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schools B+

The Ocean Springs graduation rate is 90% - which is 17% higher than Mississippi
School Test Scores
61% C-
High School Grad. Rates
90% B+
Elementary Schools (11) C-
Treehouse Montessori Christian School
Children'S House Montessori School
Oak Park Elementary School
Keys Voc Center
Ocean Springs Upper Elementary Scho
Pecan Park Elementary School
St. Martin Middle School
St Martin Upper Elementary
St Martin East Elementary School
Magnolia Park Elementary
Nichols Elementary School
Grace Baptist Academy
Gorenflo Elementary School
St Martin N Elementary School
Sacred Heart Elementary
High Schools (3) F
St Martin High School
Grace Baptist Academy
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ratings A+

Ocean Springs has an overall rating of 87% from 18 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (17)
From AreaVibes A
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Ocean Springs, MS Area Guide

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Ocean Springs Area Facts

  • Ocean Springs has a Livability Score of 84/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Ocean Springs crime rates are 19% higher than the Mississippi average
  • Cost of living in Ocean Springs is 15% higher than the Mississippi average

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Great city, but not a lot to do. 4.5 rating By shockinghillaryquote ( Apr 19, 2017) The city has very well-funded police and fire departments. Very nice place to live, no "bad" parts of town, all services you would expect for a city of 10,000 people. It's by far a better city than nearby Guitier or Pascagoula. Two good coffee shops, nice little downtown area, ve ...Read More ry nice and affordable homes, and the BEST TACO BELL I have ever been to. For whatever reason, the Taco Bell in this city offers very fresh ingredients. Property taxes are not as low as they could be, but reasonable. PERFECT WEATHER. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Ocean Springs? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Children's Playground
      Saint Alphonsus School Playground
      Little Childrens Park
      Keys Park
      Rosetti Park
      Marshal Park
      Fort Maurepas Park
      Marble Springs Park

      Entertainment

      Walter Anderson Museum of Art
      Th Art Cottage
      Pink Rooster
      The Art House
      Moving Arts Center
      Mary O'Keefe Cultural Arts Center
      Ocean Springs Greyhound Stadium
      Maritime and Seafood Industry Museuem

      Food & Drink

      The Candy Cottage
      Boots and Spurs
      The Office
      Daqs
      The Flying Irishman
      The Salty Peach Bar
      Sonic
      Burger King

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Ocean Springs? Of all people who commute, 0.3% take public transportation in Ocean Springs.
      Drive to Work
      85%

      8% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Ocean Springs? The cost of living in Ocean Springs is 96/100 - which is 15% higher than Mississippi.
      Ocean Springs
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      Mississippi
      83

      17% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Ocean Springs? Ocean Springs crime rates are 2,364, which are 19% higher than Mississippi
      Total Crime
      2,364 per 100k people

      2% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 43

      2% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -2%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Ocean Springs? The median income in Ocean Springs is $60,859 which is 50% higher than Mississippi.
      Median household income
      $60,85910% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,69013% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Ocean Springs a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Ocean Springs Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Lovelace Drugs
      Garden's Pharmacy and Health Supply
      CVS Pharmacy
      Ocean Springs Discount Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Fred's Pharmacy

      Doctors

      On Call Medical Center
      Ocean Springs Family Medical Clinic

      A+ Housing

      What are Ocean Springs home prices? Ocean Springs home prices are $173,100 - which is 64% higher than Mississippi
      Median home value
      $173,1006% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0056% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      70%

      11% higher than the US average

      B+ Schools

      Does Ocean Springs have good schools? The Ocean Springs graduation rate is 90% - which is 17% higher than Mississippi
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      8% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      61%

      28% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      13% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Ocean Springs a good place to live? Ocean Springs has an overall rating of 87% from 18 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      87%

      18 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      17 total surveys

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