Question 1

Is Pascagoula, MS or Vicksburg, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Pascagoula, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Pascagoula, MS is approximately $133,500 and in Vicksburg, MS it is approximately $140,300 — a difference of $6,800.

Question 2

Is Pascagoula, MS or Vicksburg, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

Pascagoula, MS scores higher on safety. Pascagoula, MS has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Vicksburg, MS has violent crime rated High and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Pascagoula, MS or Vicksburg, MS?

Accepted Answer

Vicksburg, MS has higher-rated schools. Pascagoula, MS has a school rating of 7/10 and Vicksburg, MS has a rating of 7.1/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Pascagoula, MS or Vicksburg, MS?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Pascagoula, MS	Vicksburg, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$134K ✓ Lower price	$140K
Median Rent	$923	$899 ✓ Lower rent
Median Income	$48K	$53K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Low	Low
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	Car-dependent
Transit Score	Minimal transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	60 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+ ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Property Crime	Moderate	Moderate
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7/10	7.1/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	Budget-conscious familiesRemote workers needing a quiet homeCar-dependent commuters	Budget‑conscious familiesRemote workers who value a quiet settingRetirees seeking affordable living

Pascagoula, MS vs Vicksburg, MS

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