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Living in Bay Saint Louis

Bay Saint Louis is a city in the United States. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Bay Saint Louis reached 7.83%. Bay Saint Louis had a foreign population of 275 at the end of 2024.

Higher unemployment than 86% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 71% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bay Saint Louis?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bay Saint Louis.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Bay Saint Louis yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,017 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)8Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the unemployment rate in Bay Saint Louis?

The unemployment rate is about 7.8 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 7.83 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bay Saint Louis is 7.8%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Bay Saint Louis 7.8%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Unemployment rate7.83 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bay Saint Louis. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bay Saint Louis. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Bay Saint Louis's nearest airport was GPT, 27 km away and offered 4 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights2Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km27 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official
Nearest Major Airport IataGPT3 Aug 2026OurAirports3Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bay Saint Louis. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bay Saint Louis.

Climate and air quality

Annual PM2.5 was 7.8 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Maximum PM2.5 in Bay Saint Louis reached 26.7 µg/m³ at the end of 2024.

Is the air quality good in Bay Saint Louis?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 7.79 µg/m³ · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Bay Saint Louis annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5257.8PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bay Saint Louis is 7.8 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8Bay Saint Louis 7.8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.79 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M326.7 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M37.78 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)6Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Wabash10,190 residentsHackettstown10,185 residentsLake Hiawatha10,194 residentsEast La Mirada10,182 residentsIndependence10,195 residentsAlderwood Manor10,198 residents

Population and city profile

Bay Saint Louis's total area was 38 km² at the end of 2025. Population density was 276.7 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Bay Saint Louis?

The published population was 10,188 people in ACS 2020-2024 5-year. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)7

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Bay Saint Louis residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport97.3%Foreign residents 2.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area38.05 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share2.7 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Foreign residents275 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)1Official
Population density276.7 people/km²31 Dec 2024U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)4Official
Population10,188 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)7Community estimate · Supplemental context

Is Bay Saint Louis a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 44–64%
Student41%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 29–53%
Family50%strong on family, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Retirement39%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 25–53%
Foreign residents275 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population10,188 people31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median monthly rent1,017 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate7.83 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean7.79 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)
City area38.05 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bay Saint Louis when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Bay Saint Louis?

The published population was 10,188 people in ACS 2020-2024 5-year. Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

Is the air quality good in Bay Saint Louis?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 7.8 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: US EPA Air Quality System (AQS).

What is the unemployment rate in Bay Saint Louis?

The unemployment rate is about 7.8 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Bay Saint Louis?

275 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Bay Saint Louis a good place to live?

Bay Saint Louis may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Bay Saint Louis, United States: rent, jobs [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/bay-saint-louis/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_bay-saint-louis-united-states-rent-jobs_a190eeec1f11,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Bay Saint Louis, United States: rent, jobs},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-12},
  version = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  snapshot = {approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/bay-saint-louis/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-12. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  2. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  4. U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. US EPA Air Quality System (AQS) aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-06
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B01003 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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