Cost of Living in Vancleave, MS
Population 5,196 · Mississippi · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Vancleave offers a notably favorable income-to-housing ratio for its region. The typical home — $219,000 — costs less than 3.1 times median household income of $71,000, a threshold many coastal markets passed a decade ago.
Vancleave is about 35 miles west of Mobile, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 29% higher than Mobile's $170,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Vancleave
The median home value in Vancleave is $218,900 — 28% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $71,000/year is 5% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Mississippi's top state income tax rate is 4.7% and the combined sales tax is 7.1%. The climate averages highs of 78.3°F and lows of 57.4°F. Overall, Vancleave has a cost of living index of 72 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 28% less expensive.
Vancleave has limited residential data
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🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 63 | 66 | 72 | 78 | 84 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 88 | 81 | 71 | 65 |
| Low °F | 41 | 45 | 50 | 56 | 63 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 69 | 58 | 47 | 43 |
| Precip" | 4.97 | 4.01 | 4.73 | 4.40 | 4.95 | 6.91 | 6.65 | 7.89 | 4.84 | 3.69 | 3.79 | 4.90 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
🏫 Schools
NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Vancleave, MS?
Vancleave has a cost index of 72 (100 = national average). It is 28% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Vancleave?
The median home value in Vancleave is $218,900 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Vancleave?
The median household income in Vancleave is $71,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Vancleave, MS?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Vancleave is 7.1%. The Mississippi state income tax top rate is 4.7%.
Is Vancleave, MS affordable?
Yes, Vancleave is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 72 — about 28% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Vancleave?
Vancleave has average high temperatures of 78.3°F and average lows of 57.4°F. Annual precipitation is 61.7". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Vancleave at a Glance
- Population
- 5,196
- Median Income
- $71,000
- Home Value
- $218,900
- Unemployment
- 5.2%
- Avg High Temp
- 78.3°F
- Sales Tax
- 7.1%
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