Why People Are Retiring to Ocean Springs Mississippi

Discover the many reasons why Ocean Springs, MS is a top choice for retirees in Coastal Mississippi. This charming beach town, located on the Gulf Coast, boasts a thriving senior living scene and a variety of active retirement communities. In this video, we explore the endless opportunities for outdoor activities, water sports, fishing, and more that this beautiful area has to offer. Learn why so many 55+ communities in South Mississippi are choosing Ocean Springs as their home and why it's the perfect place for an active and fulfilling retirement. Watch now to learn more.
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[@sharimedleyed.s.166]

I’ve lived here since 1968 & love it! Beautiful community💕

[@expectrealty]

Thank you for the wonderful comment.

[@Palmman-dj4bc]

YOU ARE GENIUS

[@debt4717]

I'll be moving there when I retire in three years. My daughter has lived in Ocean Springs for 18 years, and now my three married granddaughters live in the surrounding area. One in Gulf Port, the other two in Vancleave. I've visited once a year, and it truly is a beautiful part of our country. The only thing I have ever had issue with is the humidity (I'm asthmatic), but that is not going to stop my move. You should mention the nearby gambling establishments, as many retirees enjoy that activity. It's not for me, but it's a huge draw for many. I'm currently in California, and I cannot WAIT to escape this place. Our crime rate has soared to unbelievable proportions. I will be selling my Ca home and buying in Ocean Springs.

[@expectrealty]

Thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to having you join us here on the Gulf Coast. The humidity can be a huge challenge but the hospitality and great food makeup for it. Please let me know if you need any assistance when you make your move!

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

Me & the Mrs spend a lot of time in Ocean Springs. Like the great content you have touched on is the reason we visit. We live in St.Bernard Parish so it’s not a bad drive to spend the day. Downtown is amazing for bunch, lunch or dinner. I honestly can’t blame anyone for retiring in the area. Thanks again for sharing! Billy D

[@expectrealty]

Thank you for the feedback Billy. It's not a bad drive at all. Next time you're in town check out Downtown Cart rentals on Government St. A golf cart is a great way to enjoy the day downtown.

[@LifeBeginsOnTheWater]

@@expectrealty I appreciate the great information. I surely will have to give it a try. Thanks again Billy D

[@user-mb4nd7lo5y]

We have been going south to Gulfport for several years, as snowbirds, and Oceans Springs is always on our list of places to go, especially during its Marte Gra parades. It's a nice place with great outdoor cafes.

[@expectrealty]

Mardi gras is always a fun time and there are parades and celebration all across the coast from January to March. Thanks for the comment!

[@ritakarlsson]

Was there in July, just love it, hope come back next year👍☀️🙂🇸🇪

[@expectrealty]

Glad you had a great visit. Thanks for sharing! 🙏

[@kevinsaunders8787]

Just moved here to the Gulf Coast from California. My opinion is 'live in Gautier, play in Ocean Springs' New amazing Amphitheater and development at Old Mall looks fantastic. Gautier is Nature's Playground as well. Less traffic and cooler people. Plus a new Medical marijuana dispensary. Gautier is POPPIN..

[@expectrealty]

Thank you for sharing. Gautier has always been a blue collar town supporting ship building and other industries in Pascagoula. There are many beautiful properties along the Pascagoula River and the coast. There was a time when the indoor shopping mall attracted people from all over. Over time it became run down with lots of vacancies, and eventually torn down. I'm glad they're finally doing something with the space. Thanks again for sharing!

[@anthonythomas6593]

Please leave the California politics in California.

[@kevinsaunders8787]

I'm retired at 54 from the legal medical marijuana industry in CA. I'm a one issue voter man. Having said that, living in a Red State yes is better than living in a Blue one.

[@melissaLrand]

We plan on moving there very soon, we’re so excited!!

[@expectrealty]

That is exciting Melissa! OS is a wonderful small town. Check out The Lady May in downtown when your here. Their courtyard is great place to dine in the spring. Please reach out if you need assistance relocating or if you have any questions. Welcome!!!

[@melissaLrand]

@@expectrealty thank you so much!!

[@bryandavidexpectmore]

@@melissaLrand You're welcome!

[@janbarrett4544]

CAN'T wait to meet you.

[@anun546]

great information ,thank you

[@expectrealty]

You're welcome, thanks for watching!

[@ritafaulkner7042]

Thanks for great info on the Ocean Springs area! We are looking to re-locate for retirement!

[@expectrealty]

Hi, Rita, welcome, in advance, to the coast! 😊 Let us know if you have any additional questions or need any information.

[@janbarrett4544]

You will LOVE it here!!!!

[@keithsparling5537]

Thank you so much! Great video! See you there soon!

[@expectrealty]

You're welcome!

[@JosephScanlon]

GREAT video! Very well made. Thanks.

[@expectrealty]

Glad you liked it! Thanks

[@BarrierIsland]

Looks nice, I live in densely crowded coastal Florida...

[@expectrealty]

FL has exploded. Ocean Springs recently annexed a large area of the county NE of the city.

[@user-rz8bu6vl8x]

Beautiful city ❤

[@expectrealty]

It really is! 🤗

[@danwaller5312]

It really is a nice place but insurance is ridiculous

[@expectrealty]

Yes Yes Yes!!! I totally agree. Insurance is going to cause the next housing crisis. It is totally out of control. The one thing that balances it out for us compared to many other locales is that property taxes are still relatively low compared to many other places in the country. Insurance however needs to be dealt with soon or we're going to see massive foreclosures again.

[@willbygosh4887]

You should do a comparison video on retiring in Mississippi vs Florida.

[@expectrealty]

Great idea, thank you for the suggestion.

[@billstrong50]

No comparison, Mississippi is better.

[@raymondsnavely1117]

what would a one bdr,1bth wifh pet friendly,cost per month,i am 74 and an amputee

[@expectrealty]

Hi, Raymond, it sounds like you're asking about a rental and I only handle sales. If you search for property management or rental properties in Ocean Springs in Google or other search engine you will find companies that can help you.

[@Nicole-zq9pq]

Our family went to New Orleans around 2017? I'm not sure how I found Ocean Springs, but we spent a couple nights there on our way back home. We stayed in the cutest airbnb, next to the best donuts shop I've ever been to! Tattonuts or something like that. (I'd move there for the donuts alone🤣) Anyway, I loved the area! Our walk to the beach was gorgeous but the beach/water itself was pretty disgusting. Not sure which one we went to? Are the other two beaches a lot nicer?

[@expectrealty]

Great question Nicole and unfortunately the answer is no, the beaches are pretty much the same. I guess you're referring to the dark water which is not very attractive, definitely disgusting to many. The reason the water is dark and dirty looking is that our waters are actually estuary and are very muddy from the flow of the Mississippi river. The majority of the sand beaches are man-made. If you want to swim and play in the surf go to Gulf Shores or Destin. The sand bottom makes for the most beautiful water 😃. But for those that don't need to swim, our small town vibe, beautiful oaks, and Gulf views are worth checking out. P.S. Tato-Nut Donut Shop is the place you remember and the donuts are very good.

[@Nicole-zq9pq]

@@expectrealty ah, okay. My boys like the ocean and the water, but I don't care anything about it. I absolutely loved your little town. I just didn't realize that I shouldn't have expected "ocean" at the time. Got have a donut for me sometime! 😆

[@Nicole-zq9pq]

Just realized I forgot to mention the popsicle shop that was also close to our Airbnb. I remember having a a Nutella and it was so good!

[@SharonSpringer]

What percentage of the Ocean Springs population is retired. Please provide the source.

[@expectrealty]

Great question Sharon. According to SeniorCare.com, approximately 16% of OS residents are seniors. They sourced the data from the 2010 census however I can't imagine that it has changed significantly. You can find this and other interesting info at www.seniorcare.com/directory/ms/ocean-springs. I hope this helps, feel free to reach out if you have any additional questions.

[@kylerice9714]

Because we weren't there during Katrina, what you Don't see, doesn't bother you

[@expectrealty]

Seems to be the case for many but it shouldn't ever be forgotten. The devastation and destruction was unimaginable but the coast has always been resilient. We were really hit hard with Katrina in 2005, economy melt down and housing crisis in 2007-2008, and then the BP oil spill in 2010. Every time we got back on our feet we got slugged again yet the growth has been amazing in the recent years.

[@michaelchristie4517]

So the ocean water is disgusting there or just looks disgusting because of the mud bottom? We are looking to relocate from Oklahoma but my wife wants a nice quiet beach but one she can at least take a quick dip in every once in a while. Also, how’s the crime rate in Ocean Springs and surrounding areas?

[@expectrealty]

It really depends on she feels is disgusting. I know people who refuse to get in it and I know people who have a no problem with water. I don't ever go to hang out at the beach but I do wade fish along the coast and don't personally have any problem with the water. Bottom line, if you're looking for turquoise blue water and natural beaches, the Mississippi Coast may not be for you. I would say the vast majority of locals don't hang out at the beach and swim. That's probably true in other beach towns as well. Now if you get a boat and venture out to the barrier islands, 30 minutes, you'll find clear water and beautiful natural beaches. And you can definitely find peace and quiet out there. Of course there are some parts of the island, at certain times a year, that attract hundreds of boats and a sun bathers.

[@nataliapolina3111]

You did not mention pollution and air quality. Can you please clarify?

[@expectrealty]

Great question, according to airnow.gov Ocean Springs is rated Green on their Air quality index.

[@southernlivingus]

There are a lot of car accidents on highway 90 in Ocean Springs.

[@expectrealty]

A lot of accidents on 90 across the coast

[@hasonmorris4968]

I would love to sell my sacramento home and move there

[@expectrealty]

Making a move is a big decision and I would love to be a resource to you. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!

[@mikeperth8027]

Taconi?

[@expectrealty]

Sorry I'm not sure what your question is. Taconi is an old Ocean Springs family name and there once was a Taconi elementary school.

[@mikeperth8027]

@@expectrealty Sorry mate, I should have elaborated. Yes, I was asking about Taconi elementary school. I went there when I was a kid, my family moved there from Western Australia when I was a kid in the early 80's. We lived at 1301 Churchill Drive, Fort Bayou for four years before returning to Western Australia. I still hold very fond memories of Ocean Springs and it will always be a part of me.

[@expectrealty]

@@mikeperth8027 No worries, Taconni was closed about 10 years. You would not believe how much it's changed, and how much has stayed the same.

[@jdowell3100]

We are moving to the area do u have any home rental ?

[@expectrealty]

Welcome the coast! We're sales only but there are several companies that do property management. Search for Rental Management, PRM, or Busch to name a few. Best of luck with your move.

[@scott4529]

Let’s point out that Mississippi has no state income tax on retirement income,

[@expectrealty]

Great point Scott. I plan to do a video on the pros and cons of retiring on the coast. Thanks for the comment.

[@alyneorleans5018]

This is helping to destroy a once-beautiful and unique coastal town. Hope you realize that. It’s no longer a great place when everybody there is from somewhere else. 😑

[@expectrealty]

I disagree, some of the best people I know moved here from other areas. We have been a melting pot for centuries. We were once the seafood capital of the world which attracted many people to the area. Keesler Air Force Base, once an army airfield during world War II, has been relocating people to the coast for nearly a hundred years.