What BestPlaces Users Say about Ocean Springs
Ocean Springs, Mississippi is a small coastal city located on the Gulf of Mexico. Known for its scenic beaches, charming downtown area, and strong sense of community, Ocean Springs is a popular destination for tourists and a desirable place to live for many. With a population of just over 17,000, it offers a peaceful and laid-back lifestyle while still providing access to amenities and cultural activities. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Ocean Springs, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to user "John" who has lived in Ocean Springs for over 20 years, "It's a great place to raise a family. The schools are excellent and the community is very family-friendly. We love being able to walk or bike to the beach and downtown area." Similarly, "Samantha" states, "I relocated to Ocean Springs for work and I am so glad I did. The people here are so welcoming and there is always something fun going on in town. It's a great mix of a small town feel with access to bigger cities nearby."
On the other hand, user "Michael" shares a different perspective, saying, "I've lived in Ocean Springs for a few years now and while it's a nice town, the job market is very limited. I've had a hard time finding employment opportunities in my field." Another user, "Jennifer," echoes this sentiment, stating, "I grew up in Ocean Springs and while I love the community, I had to move away for college and then struggled to find a job back in my hometown. I ended up settling in a nearby city for work."
In summary, based on these user reviews, it seems that Ocean Springs is a charming and family-friendly place to live with access to beautiful beaches and a lively downtown area. However, job opportunities may be limited and some may have to look to nearby cities for employment. Still, it's clear that the overall sense of community and quality of life in Ocean Springs make it a desirable place to call home.
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Great coastal town compared to rest of the country - 9/9/2006
Lived in O.S. for the past 25 years. Had lived in numerous places in the U.S. prior to that. This is a great, affordable coastal town. Housing has gone up since Katrina hit, but food, utilities, etc are still cheap compared to the rest of the country. Love the fact that it is only a short drive to FL, AL, GA, LA, TX, AR. Just moved to northern TX with my husband's job, but plan to move back in a year when my husband
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Great Place to live - 7/21/2006
I like living in a smaller town on the coast, but near everything. I've lived here over 10 years and love it. Bad: property taxes a bit
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nicknamed - please read - 7/6/2006
Went to Univeristy of S. Miss, used to live in S. Florida, Alabama, and Jackson, MS. While I went to college, the people from Ocean Springs, MS that went to college with me, use to brag about being from this place. They just could not wait to tell people that they were from here. Dunno why. Upon visiting there allow me to verify there is nothing to brag about. The water is ridiculously shallow, too close to industrial yards (where everyone works) with a poor education system, seriously outdated, etc....most people at our school gave people from this area the nickname "coast trash". Seriously, they did. Make you own judgement. There are some friendly people there. I guess it is relative to your
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southern friendliness over rated - 6/19/2006
I live in southern mississippi and i think its boast as the friendliest in the country is over rated.People here tend to stick within a circle of
relatives,friends from growing up,etc.I have been here for 15 years and
lived in northeastern wisconsin for 18 years[originally from mass.].I made
a few life time friends in wisconsin and other friends.This is not the case
here.I am sure i will get a lot of arguements from southerners.
Another thing is the obssession with the civil war which i think is strange
since the north won and the south was decimated.What makes me sick is that
they hold a confederate memorial day and place it on the same level as the
national memorial day.The civil war divided this country and probably set it
back at least 25 years.In the north you see a monument to the union soldiers
who served and died but thats it.They dont obssess about the civil war and
recognize that it was a step backwards
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