Living in Biloxi, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Biloxi · Census data 2020–2024
Biloxi has 48,861 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $57,204 (about the same as the Mississippi median), the median home value is $225,100, the median rent is $1,089/month.
Biloxi at a glance
- Population
- 48,861
- Median age
- 36.6State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $57,204State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $225,100State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,089/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Biloxi a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Biloxi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Biloxi the median home value is $225,100, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,089 per month, which is 28.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,670 a month in housing costs.
Biloxi median household income
The median household income in Biloxi is $57,204 and the income per person is $33,883. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Biloxi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,033
- Owner-occupied
- 50.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.9%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.34
Biloxi demographics
- Population
- 48,861
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 19,914
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 14.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Biloxi ›
Education in Biloxi
30.6% of adults 25 and older in Biloxi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 11.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Biloxi
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 8.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Biloxi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi | 48,861 | $57,204 | $225,100 | $1,089 |
| D'Iberville | 13,203 | $66,016 | $210,100 | $1,249 |
| St. Martin | 8,139 | $55,000 | $172,400 | $1,231 |
| Latimer | 6,756 | $70,237 | $189,400 | $1,122 |
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | $72,839 | $203,700 | $1,401 |
| Gulfport | 73,003 | $49,919 | $174,600 | $1,086 |
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | $79,712 | $259,400 | $1,358 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | $65,556 | $212,500 | $1,320 |
| Lyman | 2,298 | $75,455 | $215,900 | $1,358 |
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What is the median household income in Biloxi, MS?
The median household income in Biloxi is $57,204, about the same as the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Biloxi?
The median home value in Biloxi is $225,100, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Biloxi?
The median gross rent in Biloxi is $1,089 per month, about 28.9% of household income.
Is Biloxi, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Mississippi median; an average commute of 21 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.7%.
What is the median age in Biloxi?
The median age in Biloxi is 36.6 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Biloxi?
The average commute to work in Biloxi is 21 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Biloxi?
The unemployment rate in Biloxi is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Biloxi?
30.6% of adults in Biloxi have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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