At a Glance
Median Income
$55,958
$32,567 per capita
Home Value
$203,200
Zillow: $238,012
Median Rent
$1,051/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
395/100K
3,340/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
16.1% smoking rate
How Biloxi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Biloxi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Biloxi a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Biloxi residents earn a median household income of $55,958 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,567. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,762 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Biloxi is $203,200 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,012. Median rent is $1,051/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Biloxi reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,340/100K. The murder rate is 6.3/100K.
Education
28.9% of adults in Biloxi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Biloxi has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population49,011
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,141/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born7.1%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,958
Per Capita$32,567
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,200
Rent$1,051
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$238,012
Housing Units23,314
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent395/100K
Property3,340/100K
Murder6.3/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking16.1%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+12.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.2%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Biloxi was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.