How long is the commute from Ocean Springs, MS?
Workers who live in Ocean Springs, MS take an average of 26.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
83.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.8% of workers walk to work.
10.6% work from home.
4.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 26.3 minutes (±4.7)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Households without a car
- 4.5%
How people in Ocean Springs get to work
| Means of transportation | Ocean Springs | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 83.9% (±4.3 points) | 81.9% | 81.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 3.9% (±2.3 points) | 9.1% | 9.2% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±0.5 points) | 0.0% | 0.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.8% (±0.8 points) | 0.5% | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±0.6 points) | 1.3% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.6% (±3.0 points) | 7.2% | 5.9% | 15.1% |
In Ocean Springs, the average commute is not measurably different from Jackson County (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (25.6 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Ocean Springs, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jackson County (0.0%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (0.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jackson County, Ocean Springs ranks 5 of 12 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 143 of 331.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Ocean Springs
| Vehicles available | Ocean Springs | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% (±1.8 points) | 4.8% | 6.3% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.0% (±4.7 points) | 30.4% | 32.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.9% (±4.5 points) | 37.8% | 36.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.6% (±3.2 points) | 27.0% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Ocean Springs, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Jackson County (4.8%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (6.3%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Ocean Springs
| Ocean Springs | Jackson County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.6% (±3.0 points) | 7.2% (±1.0 points) | 5.9% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.7% (±1.0 points) | 96.4% (±0.7 points) | 92.7% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.5% (±2.8 points) | 89.7% (±1.2 points) | 84.1% (±0.3 points) | 91.0% |
In Ocean Springs, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jackson County (89.7%).
It is also higher than in Mississippi (84.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Ocean Springs
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Springs | — | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) | — |
| Gulf Hills | 2.3 mi | 26.3 minutes (±5.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gulf Park Estates | 2.4 mi | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| St. Martin | 5.0 mi | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| Latimer | 6.8 mi | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) | Not measurably different |
| D'Iberville | 7.0 mi | 27.0 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Gautier | 7.7 mi | 23.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Biloxi | 8.9 mi | 21.3 minutes (±2.1) | Not measurably different |
| Vancleave | 12 mi | 33.3 minutes (±3.8) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Vancleave, MS (33.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jackson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wade | 55.6 minutes (±31.0) |
| 2 | Vancleave | 33.3 minutes (±3.8) |
| 3 | Hurley | 30.2 minutes (±6.1) |
| 4 (tie) | Gulf Hills | 26.3 minutes (±5.3) |
| 4 (tie) | Ocean Springs | 26.3 minutes (±4.7) |
| 6 | Gulf Park Estates | 26.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 7 | Latimer | 24.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 8 | Escatawpa | 24.2 minutes (±3.1) |
| 9 | Gautier | 23.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 10 | St. Martin | 22.1 minutes (±2.6) |
| 11 | Pascagoula | 18.7 minutes (±1.7) |
Showing 11 of 12 places in Jackson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Ocean Springs
How long is the average commute in Ocean Springs?
Workers who live in Ocean Springs, MS take an average of 26.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Ocean Springs without a car?
4.5% of households in Ocean Springs have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Ocean Springs?
10.6% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Ocean Springs worked from home, and 92.5% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Springs city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Springs city, Mississippi
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ocean Springs city, Mississippi
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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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.
Figures last updated on .
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