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Pascagoula

Pop. 21,710·28th most expensive in Mississippi·Pascagoula rents are up 21.5% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$1,166/mo
Year-over-Year
+21.5%
Month-over-Month
+9.6%
vs US Median
-$799
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Pascagoula · $1,166
More affordable than 93% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
27% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,166/mo, rent takes about 27% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$47,000/yr
Local median income
$52,222/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Pascagoula's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$790
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$970
3 BR
$1,300
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$970/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$13,992/yr
At $1,166/mo median
Rent Market Meter
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Rents are up 21.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+21.5% YoY, +9.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Pascagoula, MS is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,710
Median income
$52,222
Median age
35.9
Renters
46.4%
Age distribution
24.9%
23.8%
23.1%
17.8%
Under 1824.9%
18–3423.8%
35–5423.1%
55–6410.5%
65+17.8%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
48.8%
34.2%
12.6%
White48.8%
Black34.2%
Hispanic12.6%
Asian1.2%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
28.7%
38.6%
21.7%
No HS diploma11%
HS diploma28.7%
Some college38.6%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
53.6%
46.4%
Owner53.6%
Renter46.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Pascagoula, MS has changed in 5 years

Income
$43,243 → $52,222
up 20.8%
Population
22,001 → 21,710
down 1.3%
Renter share
45.3% → 46.4%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
16.2% → 21.7%
+5.5 pts
Median age
35.2 → 35.9
+0.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $43,243 to $52,222 between 2021 and 2024, a 20.8% shift. Headcount in the area went from 22,001 to 21,710 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 16.2% to 21.7%.

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Pascagoula rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Pascagoula. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Pascagoula, MS

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Pascagoula is $1,166/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $790/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $970/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $870/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,300/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($52,222/yr), Pascagoula ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 21.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Pascagoula an affordable city for renters?

Pascagoula is considered affordable for renters. At $1,166/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($52,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Pascagoula falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Pascagoula?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $47,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,166/mo in Pascagoula. The local median household income is $52,222/yr, meaning the typical Pascagoula household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Pascagoula?

Rent in Pascagoula has increased 21.5% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Pascagoula rent compare to other cities in Mississippi?

Pascagoula is one of the more affordable cities in Mississippi for rent, ranking #28 out of 28 tracked cities at $1,166/mo.

What percentage of Pascagoula residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.4% of Pascagoula households are renters, while 53.6% are owner-occupied. Pascagoula leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Pascagoula rent compare to the national average?

Pascagoula's median rent of $1,166/mo is $799 (41%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Mississippi, it ranks #28 out of 28 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,166/mo, rent takes ~27% of Pascagoula's median household income ($52,222/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Pascagoula 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.7%
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