The Town FilesPass Christian, Mississippi
City in Harrison County · population 5,686 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $270,900
- Household income
- $78,212
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 43
- Median age
- 41.2
Pass Christian is a city of 5,686 people in Harrison County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $270,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 100% of Mississippi towns, more seaside character than 100% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 94% of Mississippi towns.
How Pass Christian ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Pass Christian is worth $270,900, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $78,212, which is more affordable than 20% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,198 a month. 70.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pass Christian | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,900 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,198 | $820 |
| Median household income | $78,212 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 70.7% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 20.4% | — |
Who lives in Pass Christian
| People | Pass Christian | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.2 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.4% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 9.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 34.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.7% | 83.3% |
Weather in Pass Christian
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 43.7°F. About 68.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 44 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pass Christian since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 19, 1980 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 29, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 25, 2010.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 37 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4930: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 89,013 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,164 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Pass Christian itself the ACS puts it at 5.6%.
Public schools in Pass Christian
5 public schools with 1,989 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PASS CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 614 | 14.0 |
| DELISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 424 | 11.8 |
| PASS CHRISTIAN MIDDLE | 6-8 | 391 | 11.2 |
| PASS CHRISTIAN ELEM | PK-5 | 390 | 11.1 |
| PINEVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-6 | 170 | 12.1 |
Towns near Pass Christian
- Long Beach, MS5.2 mi · 16,780 people · home $215,200
- Bay St. Louis, MS7.1 mi · 9,284 people · home $260,200
- Diamondhead, MS8.0 mi · 9,529 people · home $259,600
- Waveland, MS9.4 mi · 7,210 people · home $218,900
- Gulfport, MS12.3 mi · 72,926 people · home $174,600
- Biloxi, MS19.6 mi · 49,449 people · home $225,100
- D'Iberville, MS22.2 mi · 12,721 people · home $210,100
- St. Martin, MS24.0 mi · 7,811 people · home $172,400
Pass Christian questions
Is Pass Christian, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pass Christian scores better for retirees than 84% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 51%. 22.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.2).
How much does a house cost in Pass Christian?
The median owner-occupied home in Pass Christian is valued at $270,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,212, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,198 a month.
What is the weather like in Pass Christian?
July highs average 90.2°F and January lows 43.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Pass Christian get tornadoes?
43 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pass Christian since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 19, 1980. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)