Housing by town in Hancock County, Mississippi
Hancock County, Mississippi has 5 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $977 (±$56) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
20.8% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $850 in 2015–2019 (+14.9%; No measurable change after inflation).
Diamondhead has the highest median gross rent ($1,571) and Waveland the lowest ($927).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $977 (±$56)
- Households that rent
- 20.8%
- Median household income
- $67,708
- Places
- 5
Cities, towns and townships in Hancock County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay St. Louis | $1,179 | 23.3% | $67,442 | $260,200 | $1,976 |
| Diamondhead | $1,571 | 10.3% | $87,407 | $259,600 | $1,790 |
| Kiln | $1,403 | 14.2% | $71,875 | $167,500 | $779 |
| Pearlington | — | 8.4% | $44,507 | $98,100 | $783 |
| Waveland | $927 | 39.1% | $68,693 | $218,900 | $1,627 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,500 | $29,100 | $46,550 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,250 | $53,200 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,400 | $59,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,550 | $66,500 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $44,900 | $71,850 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,200 | $77,150 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,550 | $82,500 |
| 8 people | $54,850 | $54,850 | $87,800 |
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Crime reported to police in Hancock County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24 | 52 | 810 | 1,753 | 46,209 | 3 of 3 |
| 2024 | 36 | 78 | 742 | 1,602 | 46,312 | 3 of 3 |
| 2025 | 31 | 66 | 578 | 1,235 | 46,806 | 3 of 3 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hancock County recorded 31 violent and 578 property crimes, 66 and 1,235 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Hancock County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock County Sheriff's Office | 28,979 | 16 | 233 |
| Bay St. Louis Police Department | 10,822 | 12 | 207 |
| Waveland Police Department | 7,005 | 3 | 138 |
ZIP codes in Hancock County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39520 | 15,561 | $1,127 | $225,600 | $62,176 | 25.0% |
| 39525 | 9,338 | $1,571 | $259,600 | $87,407 | 10.3% |
| 39576 | 6,387 | $918 | $230,000 | $70,217 | 40.2% |
| 39556 | 6,041 | $983 | $171,200 | $60,739 | 11.8% |
| 39572 | 1,321 | — | $98,300 | $44,786 | 8.2% |
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Questions about Hancock County
What is the crime rate in Hancock County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Hancock County recorded 66 violent and 1,235 property crimes per 100,000 residents (31 violent and 578 property crimes in all).
Which place in Hancock County has the highest rent?
Diamondhead has the highest median gross rent, $1,571 (±$194) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Hancock County has the lowest rent?
Waveland has the lowest median gross rent, $927 (±$102) a month.
What is the median rent in Hancock County, Mississippi?
The median gross rent in Hancock County is $977 (±$56) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock County, Mississippi
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hancock County, Mississippi
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Gulfport-Biloxi, MS HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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