City profile
Bay St. Louis, MS
Hancock County · Population 10,188
Bay St. Louis is a town in Hancock County, MS with about 10,188 residents and a typical home value near $260,000. It is 16 miles from Gulfport, MS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
53°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$260,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,559
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
96
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.67%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.06%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 83/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
59 mi to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
10,188
Black population
13.7%
County
Hancock County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,188 residents
- Typical home value about $260,000
- 16 miles from Gulfport, MS
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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