Is Evergreen safe?
Ocean Springs, Mississippi · safety score updated nightly
Yes — it is one of the safer places in the metro to walk around.
VibeLoco rates Evergreen as “Go”.
Gogo's take on Evergreen
“Go. Evergreen is a quiet, leafy residential enclave in Ocean Springs that provides a very safe and relaxed environment for visitors and residents alike. Crime rates are notably below national and state averages, with violent incidents being exceedingly rare.”
About the area
Evergreen is a peaceful residential neighborhood in eastern Ocean Springs, characterized by single-family homes, mature live oaks, and quiet suburban streets. It sits just minutes from both the vibrant downtown arts district and the natural beauty of the Gulf Islands National Seashore Davis Bayou Area.
- Quiet Suburban
- Family-Friendly
- Coastal Woodland
- Car-Dependent
Walking and biking in Evergreen
Walk score: 28/100 · Bike score: 48/100
There are no municipal bike-share programs, but the flat topography and low-speed residential streets make cycling comfortable, with easy connections toward the Davis Bayou paved multi-use trails.
Reasons to go, and reasons to think twice
Pros
- Violent crime rates are exceptionally low compared to national and Mississippi benchmarks
- High rates of homeownership and well-maintained single-family properties provide neighborhood stability
- Quick driving access to downtown Ocean Springs dining, coastal beaches, and national parklands
Cons
- Highly car-dependent layout with limited pedestrian infrastructure along secondary roads
- Occasional isolated property crimes such as unlocked vehicle break-ins
- Virtually no commercial or dining establishments within comfortable walking distance inside the neighborhood core
Homelessness: Visible homelessness is practically nonexistent in Evergreen, with any regional support services and shelters located in larger commercial centers along the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
What Evergreen is like at each time of day
- Morning · 5a – 11a
- Very calm and safe, with neighbors walking dogs and minimal vehicular traffic on residential streets.
- Afternoon · 11a – 5p
- Pleasant and quiet with occasional local traffic; extremely safe for walking and recreational exercise.
- Evening · 5p – 10p
- Peaceful and dark with low ambient lighting, remaining secure and safe for evening strolls.
- Late night · 10p – 5a
- Extremely quiet and predominantly asleep; pedestrian activity is rare but safety risks remain very low.
Transit, parking and getting around
Coast Transit Authority (CTA) operates limited fixed-route service along the main US-90 / Bienville Boulevard corridor (Route 7), but the interior residential streets have no direct transit service and no local rail.
Parking is exceptionally easy and universally free throughout the neighborhood, primarily via private driveways and unrestricted residential curbsides.
Things to do in Evergreen
- Explore the nature trails and bayou overlooks at the nearby Gulf Islands National Seashore Davis Bayou Area
- Take a short drive to Government Street to browse local art galleries and coastal boutiques
- Enjoy quiet morning walks or jogs beneath the canopy of moss-draped live oak trees
Local favorites
- The TatoNut Donut Shop · Bakery · 4.8★ (2350)Historic family-owned shop famed along the Gulf Coast for glazed potato-flour donuts.
- Mosaic Tapas Bar & Restaurant · Restaurant · 4.5★ (1640)Lively downtown gathering spot with global tapas, outdoor patio seating, and live music.
- Vestige · Fine Dining · 4.8★ (410)Acclaimed tasting-menu restaurant celebrating seasonal Gulf Coast ingredients and sustainable seafood.
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.