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Best Places to Live in Hancock County, Mississippi

Ranked #87 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
Ranked #222 Best Green Cities
Ranked #293 2005 Best Places to Live

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Population:40,718
Pop. Change:-5%
State: Mississippi
Metro Area:Gulfport-Biloxi
County:Hancock County
City:Diamondhead, Bay St. Louis, ... 6 more
Zip Code:39520, 39522, ... 9 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Hancock County

As of 2011, Hancock County's population is 40,718 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -5.19 percent.

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The median home cost in Hancock County is $138,500. Home appreciation the last year has been -8.62 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Hancock County's cost of living is 5.70% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Hancock County public schools spend $6,739 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 13.9 students per teacher in Hancock County.

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The unemployment rate in Hancock County is 9.70 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Positive. Hancock County jobs have Increased by 3.51 percent.

Average Commute time is 31 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Hancock County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes




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