What percentage of people rent in Pass Christian, MS?
29.3% (±5.8 points) of the occupied homes in Pass Christian, MS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 727 renting households against 1,754 that own their home.
In Pass Christian, the share of households that rent went from 33.1% in 2015–2019 to 29.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 29.3% (±5.8 points)
- Renting households
- 727 (±178)
- Median renter income
- $55,787 (±$26,529)
Who rents and who owns in Pass Christian
| Pass Christian | Harrison County | Mississippi | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 29.3% (±5.8 points) | 37.8% (±1.1 points) | 30.0% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 727 (±178) | 31,532 (±1,024) | 343,643 (±4,301) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 1,754 (±223) | 51,826 (±1,014) | 801,788 (±5,929) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.6 (±0.4) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.4 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.4) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $55,787 (±$26,529) | $41,827 (±$1,250) | $34,642 (±$649) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $94,531 (±$24,127) | $74,792 (±$3,054) | $69,744 (±$684) | $100,009 |
In Pass Christian, the renter share is lower than in Harrison County (37.8%).
It is not measurably different from Mississippi (30.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Harrison County, Pass Christian ranks 5 of 8 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 212 of 335.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Pass Christian has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 33.1% (±5.6 points) | 29.3% (±5.8 points) | −3.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $882 (±$45) | $1,198 (±$83) | +35.8% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $47,599 (±$10,480) | $78,212 (±$5,732) | +64.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Pass Christian
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pass Christian | — | 29.3% (±5.8 points) | — |
| DeLisle | 5.0 mi | 3.0% (±5.4 points) | Lower |
| Long Beach | 5.2 mi | 34.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bay St. Louis | 7.1 mi | 23.3% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Diamondhead | 8.0 mi | 10.3% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Waveland | 9.4 mi | 39.1% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gulfport | 12 mi | 44.9% (±2.1 points) | Higher |
| Kiln | 13 mi | 14.2% (±9.4 points) | Lower |
| Lyman | 15 mi | 9.2% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: DeLisle, MS (3.0%), Diamondhead, MS (10.3%), Kiln, MS (14.2%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gulfport, MS (44.9%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Harrison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biloxi | 49.9% (±2.3 points) |
| 2 | Gulfport | 44.9% (±2.1 points) |
| 3 | D'Iberville | 41.0% (±4.7 points) |
| 4 | Long Beach | 34.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 5 | Pass Christian | 29.3% (±5.8 points) |
| 6 | Lyman | 9.2% (±7.9 points) |
| 7 | Saucier | 3.9% (±5.4 points) |
| 8 | DeLisle | 3.0% (±5.4 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Pass Christian
How many renters are there in Pass Christian?
Pass Christian has an estimated 727 (±178) renting households, 29.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Pass Christian?
In Pass Christian, the share of households that rent went from 33.1% in 2015–2019 to 29.3% in 2020–2024 (−3.8 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Pass Christian?
A renting household in Pass Christian has 2.6 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Pass Christian?
The median renting household in Pass Christian, MS has an income of $55,787 (±$26,529) a year, against $94,531 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pass Christian city, Mississippi
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pass Christian city, Mississippi
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pass Christian city, Mississippi
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pass Christian city, Mississippi
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Pass Christian city, Mississippi
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pass Christian city, Mississippi (place:55400, in state:28).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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