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Is Biloxi a Good Place to Live? Biloxi, Mississippi: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Biloxi ranks #867 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #144 of 208 small cities and #10 of 20 in Mississippi. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
Biloxi by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Biloxi's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Biloxi?
Biloxi's cost of living index is 90, 10% below the US level of 100 and #206 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,089/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $238,012, 20% above the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
| Measure | Biloxi | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 90#206 of 1,308 | 87 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $238,012#215 of 1,187 | $197,606 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,348/mo#206 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $225,100#311 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,089/mo#312 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.9x#548 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 22.8%#756 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Biloxi housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Biloxi is in the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro.
Mississippi housing market →Is Biloxi safe?
Biloxi recorded 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 7% above the US rate of 328 and 55% above Mississippi's 227. That ranks #639 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #110 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Biloxi Police Department. Property crime runs 2,791 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Biloxi | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 351#639 of 1,085 | 227 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,791#912 of 1,085 | 1,264 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Biloxi?
The median household in Biloxi earns $57,204, 31% below the US figure of $83,163 and 3% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Biloxi | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $57,204#1100 of 1,312 | $59,127 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 3.5%#249 of 1,058 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 16.4%#943 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | +0.2%#538 of 1,132 | +0.1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Biloxi?
The median resident of Biloxi is 36.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 30.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #768 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 50.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Biloxi | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 36.6 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 30.6%#768 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 50.1% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Biloxi's schools and health?
Biloxi's 10 public schools graduate 89.1% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 14.6 students per teacher and $12,717 spent per pupil. 35.1% of adults are obese and 13.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Biloxi | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 89.1%#452 of 1,063 | 88.9% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14.6#390 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $12,717#860 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 35.1%#777 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 13.5%#1026 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 17.2%#675 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 11.4%#816 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 7,758 students are enrolled in Biloxi's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Biloxi?
The average commute in Biloxi is 21.3 minutes (Mississippi 26.4); 0.4% of workers take transit and 7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Biloxi scores 7.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #1184 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.1°F and winters 53.8°F, with 62.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Biloxi | MississippiMS | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 21.3 min#448 of 1,312 | 26.4 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.8%#342 of 1,312 | 7.7% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 72.6% | 81.2% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 8.9% | 1.3% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 7% | 6.2% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 7.4#1184 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Mississippi is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61.3 | 42.4 | 4.9 |
| Feb | 64.8 | 46.2 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 70.4 | 51.8 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 76.5 | 58.4 | 5.5 |
| May | 83.6 | 66.4 | 4.7 |
| Jun | 88.7 | 73.2 | 6.9 |
| Jul | 90.4 | 74.9 | 7.2 |
| Aug | 90.7 | 74.6 | 6.5 |
| Sep | 87.8 | 70.6 | 5.2 |
| Oct | 79.9 | 60.1 | 3.7 |
| Nov | 70 | 49.2 | 4 |
| Dec | 63.5 | 44.6 | 4.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Gulfport - Biloxi Airport.
| Measure | Biloxi | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 68.3°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 82.1°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 53.8°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 62.8 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Gulfport - Biloxi Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Biloxi?
Harrison County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harrison County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.34% of building value, higher than 91% of US counties.
| Measure | Biloxi | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 43#494 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.34%#1136 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Harrison County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Harrison County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.19% | 93% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.013% | 87% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0052% | 78% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0023% | 52% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0089% | 50% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.078% | 45% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0012% | 32% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Biloxi compare with similar-size cities?
Biloxi is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #144 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 48,861.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #867 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 | 21.3 min |
| St. Louis Park, MNPop. 49,594 | #113 | 68.0 | $101,648 | $1,644/mo | 122 | 20.2 min |
| Chesterfield, MOPop. 49,574 | #56 | 70.5 | $133,037 | $1,644/mo | 120 | 21.6 min |
| Stillwater, OKPop. 49,269 | #802 | 53.3 | $43,700 | $947/mo | 202 | 15.4 min |
| Leesburg, VAPop. 49,171 | #64 | 69.7 | $145,205 | $2,105/mo | 237 | 25.3 min |
| Cleveland, TNPop. 48,829 | #909 | 51.6 | $58,559 | $1,034/mo | 547 | 21.3 min |
| Euclid, OHPop. 48,823 | #822 | 52.9 | $50,285 | $1,025/mo | 106 | 25.9 min |
| Wauwatosa, WIPop. 48,529 | #102 | 68.3 | $101,138 | $1,438/mo | 178 | 19.5 min |
| Goose Creek, SCPop. 48,078 | #559 | 57.2 | $88,178 | $1,690/mo | 247 | 26.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Biloxi compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Biloxi ranks #10 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 52.2 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 3% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 55% above the statewide rate. Homes are 20% above the typical Mississippi home.
| City | Rank in MS | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison, MSPop. 27,946 | #1 | 68.8 | $119,338 | $1,853/mo | 21 |
| Brandon, MSPop. 25,542 | #2 | 63.2 | $92,783 | $1,382/mo | 50 |
| Olive Branch, MSPop. 47,019 | #3 | 60.3 | $100,606 | $1,829/mo | 175 |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #4 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 |
| Clinton, MSPop. 27,195 | #5 | 57.8 | $74,745 | $1,118/mo | 95 |
| Oxford, MSPop. 26,411 | #6 | 57.3 | $64,451 | $1,071/mo | 140 |
| Southaven, MSPop. 56,226 | #7 | 56.0 | $78,483 | $1,445/mo | 266 |
| Tupelo, MSPop. 37,791 | #8 | 55.5 | $66,257 | $976/mo | 310 |
| Ridgeland, MSPop. 24,587 | #9 | 52.6 | $66,038 | $1,336/mo | 320 |
| Biloxi, MSPop. 48,861 | #10 | 52.2 | $57,204 | $1,089/mo | 351 |
| Starkville, MSPop. 25,721 | #11 | 52.0 | $42,125 | $916/mo | 58 |
| Horn Lake, MSPop. 26,647 | #12 | 50.6 | $53,311 | $1,435/mo | 79 |
| Hattiesburg, MSPop. 48,619 | #13 | 49.3 | $46,342 | $1,005/mo | 256 |
| Gulfport, MSPop. 73,003 | #14 | 47.2 | $49,919 | $1,086/mo | 569 |
| Columbus, MSPop. 23,348 | #15 | 46.5 | $42,235 | $897/mo | 470 |
| Jackson, MSPop. 146,631 | #16 | 45.4 | $42,071 | $1,055/mo | 400 |
| Pascagoula, MSPop. 21,710 | #17 | 44.7 | $52,222 | $894/mo | 431 |
| Meridian, MSPop. 34,137 | #18 | 44.3 | $36,562 | $910/mo | 554 |
| Vicksburg, MSPop. 20,589 | #19 | 40.6 | $45,781 | $820/mo | 681 |
| Greenville, MSPop. 28,166 | #20 | 37.6 | $40,083 | $872/mo | part year |
All 20 Mississippi cities we track, by overall score. Mississippi statewide: median income $59,127, violent crime 226.9 per 100,000.
How is Biloxi's score calculated?
Biloxi scores 52.2 out of 100, #867 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Mississippi's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Biloxi. Similar-size median 52.9.
47.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Biloxi's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
64.3 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Biloxi. Similar-size median 52.2.
48.5 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Biloxi's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
59.0 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Biloxi's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
80.9 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Biloxi. Similar-size median 46.7.
34.8 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Biloxi. Similar-size median 44.2.
44.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Biloxi. Similar-size median 47.3.
51.6 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Biloxi's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
33.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
31.6 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Biloxi's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Biloxi has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Biloxi
Is Biloxi, MS a good place to live?
Biloxi ranks #867 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #144 of 208 small cities and #10 of 20 in Mississippi. It sits near the middle of similar-size cities on income, costs, crime and commute.
What is the cost of living in Biloxi?
Biloxi's cost of living index is 90, 10% below the US level of 100 and #206 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,089/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $238,012, 20% above the typical Mississippi home ($197,606).
What is the crime rate in Biloxi?
Biloxi recorded 351 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 7% above the US rate of 328 and 55% above Mississippi's 227. That ranks #639 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #110 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Biloxi Police Department. Property crime runs 2,791 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Biloxi?
The median household in Biloxi earns $57,204, 31% below the US figure of $83,163 and 3% below Mississippi ($59,127). Unemployment is 3.5% (US 4.3%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.2% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Biloxi?
Median rent in Biloxi is $1,089/mo (Census), #312 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,348/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Biloxi?
The typical home value in Biloxi is $238,012, up 3% in a year, against $197,606 for Mississippi and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $225,100.
How are the public schools in Biloxi?
Biloxi's 10 public schools graduate 89.1% of students in four years (Mississippi 88.9%), with 14.6 students per teacher and $12,717 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Biloxi?
The average commute is 21.3 minutes, #448 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.4 minutes across Mississippi. 3.8% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Biloxi?
Biloxi averages 68.3°F over the year, 82.1°F in summer and 53.8°F in winter, with 62.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Biloxi walkable?
Biloxi scores 7.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1184 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Biloxi at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harrison County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and wildfire, with expected yearly losses of 0.34% of building value, higher than 91% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Biloxi?
Harrison County's air had a median air quality index of 43, and 69% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Biloxi?
Biloxi has 48,861 residents. The median resident of Biloxi is 36.6 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 30.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #768 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 50.1% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Biloxi compare with the rest of Mississippi?
Biloxi ranks #10 of the 20 Mississippi cities we track, with a score of 52.2 against Mississippi's statewide 41.9. Its households earn 3% below the Mississippi median. Violent crime is 55% above the statewide rate. Homes are 20% above the typical Mississippi home.
What cities are similar in size to Biloxi?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Biloxi's population of 48,861 are St. Louis Park, MN (#113 overall), Chesterfield, MO (#56 overall), Stillwater, OK (#802 overall), Leesburg, VA (#64 overall), and Cleveland, TN (#909 overall). Biloxi is #867.