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Bay St. Louis
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    Bay St. Louis

    #1 in Best Places to Live in Hancock County
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      Overall Niche Grade
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      1. Public Schools
        A minus
      2. Crime & Safety
        C+
      3. Housing
        B+
      4. Nightlife
        B
      5. Good for Families
        B+
      6. Diversity
        A minus
      7. Jobs
        B minus
      8. Weather
        B
      9. Cost of Living
        B+
      10. Health & Fitness
        B minus
      11. Outdoor Activities
        C+
      12. Commute
        C+
      Bay St. Louis is a with a population of 9,568. Bay St. Louis is in Hancock County and is one of the best places to live in Mississippi. Living in Bay St. Louis offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals and retirees live in Bay St. Louis and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Bay St. Louis are highly rated.
      Population
      9,568
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      Real Estate

      Median Home Value
      $195,900
      National
      $244,900
      Median Rent
      $943
      National
      $1,163
      Area Feel
      Sparse Suburban
      Rent vs. Own
      • Rent
        29%
      • Own
        71%
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      Crime & Safety

      Crime & Safety
      C+
      Based on violent and property crime rates.
      Violent Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Assault
        54.5
        282.7
      • Murder
        27.2
        6.1
      • Rape
        13.6
        40.7
      • Robbery
        27.2
        135.5
      Property Crimes
      • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
      • Burglary
        830.7
        500.1
      • Theft
        1,143.9
        2,042.8
      • Motor Vehicle Theft
        258.7
        284

      Residents

      Diversity
      A minus
      Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
      Age
      • <10 years
        8%
      • 10-17 years
        9%
      • 18-24 years
        8%
      • 25-34 years
        12%
      • 35-44 years
        9%
      • 45-54 years
        17%
      • 55-64 years
        15%
      • 65+ years
        22%
      Education Levels
      • Master's degree or higher
        13%
        13%
      • Bachelor's degree
        23%
        21%
      • Some college or associate's degree
        33%
        29%
      • High school diploma or equivalent
        25%
        26%
      • Less than high school diploma
        7%
        11%
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      Working in Bay St. Louis

      Jobs
      B minus
      Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
      Median Household Income
      $59,569
      National
      $69,021
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