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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

city · Hancock County

At a glance

10,188
Population
$260,200
Median home value (all homes)
14% below U.S. median
$238,272
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,179/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$67,442
Median household income
14% below U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
91.1%
Homes with broadband
91.74%
Locations with fiber available
7.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing3% above
Goods & services4% below
Utilities7% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost10% below
For business: Mississippi is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college46 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates90.6%
College graduates38.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Hancock County Economic Development
The Hancock County Economic Development page describes efforts by the Hancock County Board of Supervisors, in partnership with the Hancock Chamber of Commerce and the Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission, to provide new opportunities for businesses in Hancock County. Its mission is to grow and diversify the local economy and to improve the quality of life for the citizens who live and work here.
region Southern Mississippi Planning & Dev. Dis
SMPDD is a regional planning and development district serving 15 counties and 38 municipalities in South Mississippi, connecting individuals, businesses, and industries to agencies that provide help and funding for seniors and disabled, job seekers resources, business loan programs, economic development and community development tools, and technical assistance and planning.
state Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
state Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
state Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
state Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Economic Development
A Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway organization providing economic development information, including a Membership Directory and lists of TTW Authority Members and TTW Council Board members.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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