City profile
Biloxi, MS
Harrison County · Population 48,861
Biloxi is a town in Harrison County, MS with about 48,861 residents and a typical home value near $225,000. It is 10 miles from Gulfport, MS, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Humid subtropical
Winter avg
53°F
Summer avg
82°F
Sunny days / yr
220
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$225,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,348
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
90
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.67%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.06%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 96/100
Top hazards: Hurricane, Lightning, Tornado
Nearest major airport
85 mi to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
48,861
Black population
18.6%
County
Harrison County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes (coast), tornadoes
Highlights
- About 48,861 residents
- Typical home value about $225,000
- 10 miles from Gulfport, MS
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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