Escatawpa, MS

Tucked along the eastern banks of the Pascagoula River just north of Moss Point, Escatawpa is a quiet, spread-out community of roughly 3,300 residents. Named after the scenic river that winds along its edge, the area offers a relaxed, wooded setting with plenty of open space. It gives newcomers a calm, neighborhood atmosphere where you can often find larger lots than in neighboring coastal towns. Depending on where you settle, students attend either Moss Point or Jackson County public schools.

Life here naturally centers around the water, with public boat launches, quiet bayous, and great fishing holes right around the corner. While the community enjoys a secluded, country feel, it sits only minutes from major Gulf Coast employers like Ingalls Shipbuilding and the industrial hubs in Pascagoula. For anyone moving to Jackson County, Escatawpa provides an affordable, low-key place to call home with an easy daily commute.