Is Clermont Harbor safe?
Waveland, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Mostly yes, with normal city awareness.
VibeLoco rates Clermont Harbor as “Go, stay aware”.
Gogo's take on Clermont Harbor
“Go. Clermont Harbor is a quiet, low-density coastal community characterized by waterfront views, elevated beach houses, and a relaxed atmosphere. While violent crime is very low, visitors should remain mindful of severe coastal weather risks and limited immediate emergency services.”
Local infrastructure projects along the Hancock County coastline have focused on ongoing sea wall maintenance and marshland conservation efforts.
About the area
Clermont Harbor is a tranquil shoreline neighborhood located west of downtown Waveland along the Mississippi Sound. It offers wide-open Gulf views, quiet coastal lanes, and scenic access to the beach and local bayous.
- Quiet Coastal
- Car-Dependent
- Scenic Water Views
- Relaxed
Walking and biking in Clermont Harbor
Walk score: 14/100 · Bike score: 38/100
There is no bike-share program, but Beach Boulevard features wide shoulders suitable for road cycling and casual beach cruiser riding.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Very low rates of violent crime compared to national and state averages
- Peaceful, uncrowded beachfront with scenic water access
- Tight-knit residential community with a high share of owner-occupied and vacation homes
Cons
- High vulnerability to hurricane storm surges and severe flooding
- Pockets of vacant lots and slow storm recovery rebuilding
- Extremely limited commercial amenities within immediate walking distance
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is not a notable presence in Clermont Harbor, with community support services centralized further east in Bay St. Louis and Gulfport.
What Clermont Harbor is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Peaceful and breezy, with occasional dog walkers and joggers along the beachfront road.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Calm and quiet, safe for outdoor recreation and exploring the coastal drive.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Quiet residential dusk with minimal traffic, offering safe conditions for a shoreline stroll.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Very dark and isolated due to sparse street lighting, but crime remains minimal.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates across coastal Mississippi, but direct fixed-route bus service does not serve Clermont Harbor; a private vehicle is essential.
Parking is straightforward and free, with ample open pull-offs along Beach Boulevard and private driveway parking at residential properties.
Things to do in Clermont Harbor
- Stroll or fish along the quiet shoreline of Beach Boulevard
- Launch a kayak or paddleboard to explore Heron Bay and the surrounding marshlands
- Watch the sunset over the Mississippi Sound from the seawall
Local favorites
- The Blind Tiger Bay St. Louis · Seafood Restaurant & Bar · 4.5★ (3200)Popular nearby waterfront hangout serving fresh burgers, tacos, and drinks with harbor views.
- Cuz's Old Town Oyster Bar & Grill · Seafood Restaurant · 4.6★ (1150)Down-home neighborhood spot nearby serving po'boys, fried seafood platters, and boiled crawfish.
- Sugar Pop Baking Co. · Bakery · 4.9★ (180)Charming local bakery offering custom cakes, artisan cookies, and breakfast pastries.
Scores are safety-driven — recent reported crime and local news plus Census income, poverty, housing, education, household and access data — refreshed nightly. Walk and bike scores are shown separately and do not affect the safety score. A guide, not a guarantee — conditions change street to street.