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Ocean Springs, MS vs Natchez, MS

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- The median age of a home in Ocean Springs is 40.5% younger than the median age of a home in Natchez.
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 Median Home Age42  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$116,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.8%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock32.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.68.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.2$11.0
 Homes Owned64.6%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock23.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented27.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$970$1,840
 Studio Apartment$720  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$650$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,000  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$980$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,700  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock2.8%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.0%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock14.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9994.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock16.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99920.1%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock12.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99919.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9993.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9992.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Ocean Springs, MSNatchez, MSUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock2.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200915.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock1.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198913.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196911.2%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock23.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock16.5%12.2%
Reviews for Ocean Springs    16 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Ocean springs for 25 years now. I am a Yank by birth (Michigan), but a Mississippian by choice. I was a career military person and I was pretty upset  More

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Over 4 years ago

Any one buying a house in ocean springs should hire a licensed home inspector to make sure the house meets the current code. In parktown where I live they are making  More

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Run for the hills, Home owners insurance continues to rise and then you can't sell your house. The school superintendent retires with a fat retirement package and  More

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Reviews for Natchez    3 Reviews

Enjoyed a one-day visit to this lovely town. Located on the mighty Mississippi River, historic preservation is evident. New businesses have taken care to preserve the  More

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Over 15 years ago

The city of Natchez was a great disappointment due to the fact it has been allowed to fall into a state of filth and disrepair.  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now, let me qualify, I've never actually lived in Natchez but spent one of the most relaxing weeks of my life there. Very nice people and some of the most beautiful  More

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