Mississippi Gulf Coast Housing Market
By Brad Perniciaro, with market commentary from Lacey Perniciaro · Data through September 2026 · Updated October 14, 2026 · Next update November 2026
Months of supply favors sellers under 4 months and buyers over 6. The remaining tags tell you whether a number is running above or below its own 3-year average. How we judge this Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 1, 2024 through October 8, 2026. How we handle data
Home Prices Across the Coast
A typical coast home sells for about $255,000, and half of all homes sell between $185,000 and $340,000. Prices are inching up right now, and price per square foot is up 2% on the year before. Looking further back, it has more than doubled since its 2012 low.
Price per square foot is the fairest yardstick for comparing homes of different sizes. On the coast it sits around $148.21.
Where your home lands in that middle range depends more on its town, size and age than on the coast figure.
Thinking about more than the price of the house? Our guide to living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast covers the rest.
Price per square foot bottomed at $60.54 in the 12 months to June 2012 and has since climbed to $148.21. These prices are not adjusted for inflation.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2026.
How Quickly Homes Sell and How Close Sellers Get
A home here takes about 43 days to go under contract, and most sell just below their first asking price. That’s a step back from the year before, when homes needed 39 days. The swings over the years have been big, from 87 days in the 12 months to September 2008 down to 9 in the 12 months to March 2022.
Most sellers are hoping for offers close to their price. Out of all homes sold, 40.8% fetched the full asking price or more at the time of sale.
Plan for about 43 days to an accepted offer, plus the time it takes to close.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2026.
Who Holds the Advantage at Each Price
Sellers hold the advantage under $300,000, and buyers hold it over $500,000. Above $500,000, homes need 83 days to reach a contract and usually close $39,000 under their first asking price.
Holding the advantage means bargaining power, and you can watch it play out in three ways. Sellers holding the advantage sell fast, close near their first asking price and often get full price or better. Buyers holding the advantage get more time to decide and larger cuts off the first price.
Under $200,000 is mixed. Homes there sell fast, in 27 days, but they close further under their first asking price, at 94.2%. Sellers in this range get speed more than full price.
Months of supply answers one simple question. If no new homes hit the market, how long would it take to sell every home listed today, at the pace homes have been selling? Below about four months, buyers compete for a short list and sellers hold the advantage. Above about six, homes sit waiting for buyers and buyers hold it. Anything in between counts as balanced.
It measures pace, not how many homes are listed. Only 355 homes priced at $500,000 and up were listed on October 8, 2026, fewer than any other price range, but only about 36 sell in a typical month, so selling them all would take 9.9 months.
Homes under $300,000 have under four months of supply, so be ready to move quickly. Over $500,000, you get more time to decide, and homes usually close $39,000 under their first asking price.
Above $500,000, plan on a longer wait, about 83 days to an accepted offer, and price close to the market from the start.
Shopping in one of these price ranges? Here is how Lacey works with buyers.
| First asking price | Days to contract | Sale price vs first asking | Typical amount below first asking | Sold at or above asking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $200,000 | 27 | 94.2% | $8,075 | 34.5% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 35 | 97.8% | $5,000 | 46.8% |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 61 | 97.5% | $9,900 | 45.6% |
| $500,000 and up | 83 | 94.3% | $39,000 | 21.9% |
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
| Price | For sale | Sold in a typical month | Months of supply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $200,000 | 491 | 132 | 3.7 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 595 | 157 | 3.8 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 727 | 130 | 5.6 |
| $500,000 and up | 355 | 36 | 9.9 |
| All prices | 2,168 | 454 | 4.8 |
Months of supply takes a monthly record of every home listed, which we started keeping in August 2026. A trend line will show up here as the months stack up.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 9, 2025 through October 8, 2026.
Home Prices, Town by Town
Median prices range from $139,950 in Pascagoula to $402,500 in Pass Christian. Since 2021, price per square foot is up in every one of these towns, from 22.9% in D’Iberville to 50% in Waveland.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
| Rankchange vs a year ago | Town | Median price | Middle half of sales | Price per sq ft | Per sq ft since 2021 | Change since 2021 | Change, past year | Days to contract | Homes sold | Cash buyers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1= | Pass Christian | $402,500 | $275,000 to $570,000 | $190.42 | +36.2% | +2.9% | 55 | 201 | 38.8% | |
| 2= | Bay St. Louis | $350,000 | $185,000 to $466,875 | $215.15 | +32.8% | +7.4% | 66 | 290 | 36.5% | |
| 3= | Vancleave | $339,900 | $230,700 to $407,000 | $156.95 | +30.8% | +4.3% | 31 | 175 | 17.7% | |
| 4▲1 | Ocean Springs | $291,000 | $230,000 to $369,990 | $157.73 | +27.2% | +2.0% | 43 | 837 | 24.9% | |
| 5▲3 | Biloxi | $289,000 | $205,000 to $361,894 | $152.07 | +27.3% | +3.9% | 42 | 710 | 24.9% | |
| 6▲1 | Long Beach | $286,965 | $220,000 to $327,496 | $148.55 | +27.8% | +2.3% | 33 | 336 | 24.1% | |
| 7▲3 | Waveland | $286,000 | $195,000 to $383,910 | $188.44 | +50.0% | +8.8% | 68.5 | 93 | 34.4% | |
| 8▼2 | Kiln | $285,500 | $200,000 to $372,975 | $167.88 | +34.9% | +1.8% | 71 | 66 | 24.2% | |
| 9▲2 | Saucier | $250,000 | $175,500 to $314,750 | $142.92 | +26.7% | −3.8% | 22 | 127 | 22.8% | |
| 10▼1 | Diamondhead | $248,500 | $198,750 to $300,000 | $140.37 | +24.6% | −3.2% | 44 | 236 | 33.9% | |
| 11▼7 | D’Iberville | $247,000 | $186,250 to $327,500 | $143.36 | +22.9% | −3.6% | 34 | 98 | 15.3% | |
| 12= | Gulfport | $240,260 | $170,000 to $310,000 | $143.93 | +29.2% | +1.7% | 46 | 1,539 | 23.5% | |
| 13= | Gautier | $206,325 | $154,042 to $255,125 | $128.88 | +33.9% | +4.4% | 31 | 300 | 24.7% | |
| 14= | Moss Point | $162,450 | $101,250 to $238,000 | $105.55 | +31.6% | −2.6% | 34 | 194 | 28.9% | |
| 15= | Pascagoula | $139,950 | $100,000 to $189,925 | $98.43 | +25.8% | +0.1% | 32.5 | 188 | 39.4% |
Median price. Half of the homes in a town sold above this number, and half sold below it.
How to read the rank. Rank 1 is the highest value among these 15 towns in the column you sort by. On days to contract, that means 1 is the slowest town.
The arrow shows how each town’s rank in the latest 12 months (October 2025 to September 2026) stacks up against the prior 12 months (October 2024 to September 2025). ▲2 means the town climbed two places, ▼1 means it slipped one, and = means no change. The comparison shifts forward each month as new sales come in.
The small line follows each town’s price per square foot since 2021, with each point covering the 12 months before it. Change since 2021 compares the 12 months ending December 2021 with the latest 12 months. Homes come in different sizes across towns, so price per square foot gives the fairer comparison.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026.
Living in these towns: Gulfport · Ocean Springs · Biloxi · Long Beach · Bay St. Louis · Diamondhead
How the Season Shapes the Market
May and June are the busiest months for closings, running about 20% above an average month. January and February are the quietest. Homes listed in March sell fastest, with a median of 18 days. Homes listed in November take about 50 days.
In the quieter winter months, you usually face less competition for each listing.
If you list in late winter, your home reaches buyers just as the busy season begins.
Thinking about selling near the busy months? See how Lacey lists and sells a home.
Show the numbers
| Month | Closings vs an average month | Days on market (listed that month) |
|---|---|---|
| January | -25% | 24 |
| February | -18% | 22 |
| March | +3% | 18 |
| April | +6% | 20 |
| May | +20% | 22 |
| June | +19% | 25 |
| July | +9% | 28 |
| August | +16% | 32 |
| September | +5% | 31.5 |
| October | -7% | 41 |
| November | -16% | 50 |
| December | -11% | 47 |
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2022 through October 5, 2026.
Resale Homes Close In on New Home Prices
In the 12 months to December 2022, new homes cost 21.5% more per square foot than resales. The gap now sits at 14.5%. Resale prices per square foot climbed 12.8% over that stretch, roughly twice the pace of new homes at 6.3%. Right now the premium is $161.86 against $141.42, and new homes account for about one in five single-family sales.
Compare price per square foot, not the sticker price. On a new listing, check whether the tax figure covers only the lot.
Buyers touring your home are often touring new builds too, so they will compare on price per square foot.
| Median price | Per sq ft | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| New construction | $312,636 | $161.86 | 1,018 |
| Resale | $243,000 | $141.42 | 3,963 |
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2026.
About One in Four Coast Homes Sell for Cash
About one in four coast homes sell for cash, or 26.3% of sales. The share ranges from 15.3% in D’Iberville to 39.4% in Pascagoula. It hit a high of 39.9% in the 12 months to June 2012, after the housing crash.
With a mortgage, you may be competing against offers that don’t depend on a loan or an appraisal.
A cash buyer usually means a quicker close, with no loan approval to wait on.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2026.
Price Per Square Foot Across ZIP Codes
Over the past year, price per square foot went up in 18 of the coast’s 21 busiest ZIP codes, and it went down in 3. The shifts ranged from −3.8% in 39574 (Saucier) to +14.3% in 39530 (Biloxi).
| ZIP | Town | Price per sq ft | Change, past year | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39530 | Biloxi | $153.36 | +14.3% | 75 |
| 39501 | Gulfport | $109.09 | +9.9% | 181 |
| 39576 | Waveland | $188.44 | +8.8% | 93 |
| 39520 | Bay St. Louis | $215.15 | +7.4% | 290 |
| 39507 | Gulfport | $142.58 | +5.6% | 282 |
| 39565 | Vancleave | $156.45 | +4.6% | 185 |
| 39553 | Gautier | $128.88 | +4.4% | 300 |
| 39532 | Biloxi | $152.21 | +3.6% | 429 |
| 39581 | Pascagoula | $96.12 | +3.6% | 86 |
| 39563 | Moss Point | $80.94 | +3.3% | 85 |
| 39571 | Pass Christian | $190.42 | +2.9% | 201 |
| 39560 | Long Beach | $148.55 | +2.3% | 336 |
| 39531 | Biloxi | $150.29 | +2.1% | 205 |
| 39556 | Kiln | $167.88 | +1.8% | 66 |
| 39564 | Ocean Springs | $157.73 | +1.8% | 827 |
| 39503 | Gulfport | $145.89 | +1.4% | 1,076 |
| 39562 | Moss Point | $130.47 | +1.1% | 109 |
| 39567 | Pascagoula | $100.82 | +1.0% | 102 |
| 39525 | Diamondhead | $140.37 | −3.2% | 236 |
| 39540 | D’Iberville | $143.57 | −3.5% | 99 |
| 39574 | Saucier | $142.92 | −3.8% | 127 |
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026.
Coast Home Prices Over Twenty Years
Coast home values have risen 58.1% since late 2019. That came after a 23.8% slide from early 2008 to late 2013, and a 19.6% jump in the year after Hurricane Katrina.
A typical home that sold for $148,375 in 2006 went for $250,000 in 2025, before adjusting for inflation. The MLS record begins November 15, 2005, after Katrina, so the storm itself does not appear in this line.
Show the numbers
| Quarter | Median price |
|---|---|
| 2006 Q1 | $133,350 |
| 2006 Q2 | $146,000 |
| 2006 Q3 | $152,200 |
| 2006 Q4 | $162,400 |
| 2007 Q1 | $152,400 |
| 2007 Q2 | $155,200 |
| 2007 Q3 | $165,000 |
| 2007 Q4 | $154,500 |
| 2008 Q1 | $143,300 |
| 2008 Q2 | $146,000 |
| 2008 Q3 | $150,000 |
| 2008 Q4 | $139,800 |
| 2009 Q1 | $135,500 |
| 2009 Q2 | $139,700 |
| 2009 Q3 | $136,000 |
| 2009 Q4 | $129,000 |
| 2010 Q1 | $125,000 |
| 2010 Q2 | $124,000 |
| 2010 Q3 | $111,000 |
| 2010 Q4 | $109,950 |
| 2011 Q1 | $97,000 |
| 2011 Q2 | $109,000 |
| 2011 Q3 | $95,000 |
| 2011 Q4 | $103,500 |
| 2012 Q1 | $92,500 |
| 2012 Q2 | $100,000 |
| 2012 Q3 | $112,350 |
| 2012 Q4 | $102,000 |
| 2013 Q1 | $92,185 |
| 2013 Q2 | $115,000 |
| 2013 Q3 | $120,000 |
| 2013 Q4 | $109,250 |
| 2014 Q1 | $100,000 |
| 2014 Q2 | $115,000 |
| 2014 Q3 | $127,500 |
| 2014 Q4 | $122,000 |
| 2015 Q1 | $119,000 |
| 2015 Q2 | $133,500 |
| 2015 Q3 | $133,000 |
| 2015 Q4 | $126,500 |
| 2016 Q1 | $122,000 |
| 2016 Q2 | $135,000 |
| 2016 Q3 | $132,500 |
| 2016 Q4 | $134,000 |
| 2017 Q1 | $137,900 |
| 2017 Q2 | $145,000 |
| 2017 Q3 | $147,000 |
| 2017 Q4 | $145,500 |
| 2018 Q1 | $143,000 |
| 2018 Q2 | $150,000 |
| 2018 Q3 | $158,000 |
| 2018 Q4 | $147,500 |
| 2019 Q1 | $155,000 |
| 2019 Q2 | $163,350 |
| 2019 Q3 | $167,500 |
| 2019 Q4 | $165,000 |
| 2020 Q1 | $170,000 |
| 2020 Q2 | $175,000 |
| 2020 Q3 | $182,000 |
| 2020 Q4 | $195,000 |
| 2021 Q1 | $190,900 |
| 2021 Q2 | $200,000 |
| 2021 Q3 | $201,000 |
| 2021 Q4 | $200,000 |
| 2022 Q1 | $213,250 |
| 2022 Q2 | $235,000 |
| 2022 Q3 | $230,000 |
| 2022 Q4 | $224,995 |
| 2023 Q1 | $228,000 |
| 2023 Q2 | $254,900 |
| 2023 Q3 | $240,900 |
| 2023 Q4 | $248,204 |
| 2024 Q1 | $241,990 |
| 2024 Q2 | $245,000 |
| 2024 Q3 | $244,000 |
| 2024 Q4 | $248,000 |
| 2025 Q1 | $247,000 |
| 2025 Q2 | $252,500 |
| 2025 Q3 | $250,000 |
| 2025 Q4 | $249,990 |
| 2026 Q1 | $250,000 |
| 2026 Q2 | $261,412 |
| 2026 Q3 | $265,000 |
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2026.
Show the numbers
| Quarter | Index |
|---|---|
| 1986 Q2 | 85.5 |
| 1986 Q3 | 82.1 |
| 1986 Q4 | 84.5 |
| 1987 Q1 | 86.7 |
| 1987 Q2 | 83.0 |
| 1987 Q3 | 83.3 |
| 1987 Q4 | 78.5 |
| 1988 Q1 | 80.3 |
| 1988 Q2 | 80.7 |
| 1988 Q3 | 80.4 |
| 1988 Q4 | 85.5 |
| 1989 Q1 | 75.8 |
| 1989 Q2 | 79.9 |
| 1989 Q3 | 80.2 |
| 1989 Q4 | 81.2 |
| 1990 Q1 | 81.4 |
| 1990 Q2 | 81.2 |
| 1990 Q3 | 81.5 |
| 1990 Q4 | 79.0 |
| 1991 Q1 | 81.4 |
| 1991 Q2 | 80.1 |
| 1991 Q3 | 79.1 |
| 1991 Q4 | 81.2 |
| 1992 Q1 | 82.5 |
| 1992 Q2 | 84.3 |
| 1992 Q3 | 85.3 |
| 1992 Q4 | 86.3 |
| 1993 Q1 | 87.5 |
| 1993 Q2 | 89.2 |
| 1993 Q3 | 90.3 |
| 1993 Q4 | 92.1 |
| 1994 Q1 | 94.3 |
| 1994 Q2 | 97.1 |
| 1994 Q3 | 99.5 |
| 1994 Q4 | 102.8 |
| 1995 Q1 | 100.0 |
| 1995 Q2 | 103.6 |
| 1995 Q3 | 105.3 |
| 1995 Q4 | 105.3 |
| 1996 Q1 | 107.5 |
| 1996 Q2 | 106.3 |
| 1996 Q3 | 108.0 |
| 1996 Q4 | 108.3 |
| 1997 Q1 | 109.1 |
| 1997 Q2 | 111.4 |
| 1997 Q3 | 112.7 |
| 1997 Q4 | 114.8 |
| 1998 Q1 | 114.3 |
| 1998 Q2 | 118.1 |
| 1998 Q3 | 119.1 |
| 1998 Q4 | 120.2 |
| 1999 Q1 | 122.5 |
| 1999 Q2 | 124.5 |
| 1999 Q3 | 125.9 |
| 1999 Q4 | 126.6 |
| 2000 Q1 | 128.2 |
| 2000 Q2 | 129.9 |
| 2000 Q3 | 132.0 |
| 2000 Q4 | 132.6 |
| 2001 Q1 | 135.2 |
| 2001 Q2 | 137.3 |
| 2001 Q3 | 138.4 |
| 2001 Q4 | 139.2 |
| 2002 Q1 | 139.3 |
| 2002 Q2 | 139.0 |
| 2002 Q3 | 141.1 |
| 2002 Q4 | 142.5 |
| 2003 Q1 | 144.1 |
| 2003 Q2 | 145.0 |
| 2003 Q3 | 146.2 |
| 2003 Q4 | 147.6 |
| 2004 Q1 | 149.2 |
| 2004 Q2 | 150.6 |
| 2004 Q3 | 152.5 |
| 2004 Q4 | 157.4 |
| 2005 Q1 | 157.9 |
| 2005 Q2 | 162.8 |
| 2005 Q3 | 166.7 |
| 2005 Q4 | 180.3 |
| 2006 Q1 | 184.3 |
| 2006 Q2 | 194.7 |
| 2006 Q3 | 200.9 |
| 2006 Q4 | 206.6 |
| 2007 Q1 | 211.4 |
| 2007 Q2 | 211.9 |
| 2007 Q3 | 210.3 |
| 2007 Q4 | 214.5 |
| 2008 Q1 | 215.0 |
| 2008 Q2 | 210.3 |
| 2008 Q3 | 201.7 |
| 2008 Q4 | 201.7 |
| 2009 Q1 | 203.8 |
| 2009 Q2 | 200.4 |
| 2009 Q3 | 196.8 |
| 2009 Q4 | 192.5 |
| 2010 Q1 | 187.1 |
| 2010 Q2 | 183.3 |
| 2010 Q3 | 184.6 |
| 2010 Q4 | 181.4 |
| 2011 Q1 | 171.5 |
| 2011 Q2 | 171.4 |
| 2011 Q3 | 173.3 |
| 2011 Q4 | 171.8 |
| 2012 Q1 | 170.2 |
| 2012 Q2 | 169.7 |
| 2012 Q3 | 169.1 |
| 2012 Q4 | 165.7 |
| 2013 Q1 | 168.4 |
| 2013 Q2 | 165.0 |
| 2013 Q3 | 167.9 |
| 2013 Q4 | 163.9 |
| 2014 Q1 | 168.0 |
| 2014 Q2 | 165.8 |
| 2014 Q3 | 165.7 |
| 2014 Q4 | 169.4 |
| 2015 Q1 | 173.4 |
| 2015 Q2 | 169.9 |
| 2015 Q3 | 175.1 |
| 2015 Q4 | 174.0 |
| 2016 Q1 | 173.2 |
| 2016 Q2 | 179.5 |
| 2016 Q3 | 178.9 |
| 2016 Q4 | 180.8 |
| 2017 Q1 | 177.2 |
| 2017 Q2 | 183.0 |
| 2017 Q3 | 182.9 |
| 2017 Q4 | 187.7 |
| 2018 Q1 | 187.6 |
| 2018 Q2 | 190.3 |
| 2018 Q3 | 189.3 |
| 2018 Q4 | 193.3 |
| 2019 Q1 | 198.6 |
| 2019 Q2 | 199.1 |
| 2019 Q3 | 200.6 |
| 2019 Q4 | 203.8 |
| 2020 Q1 | 205.0 |
| 2020 Q2 | 208.4 |
| 2020 Q3 | 212.8 |
| 2020 Q4 | 218.3 |
| 2021 Q1 | 219.6 |
| 2021 Q2 | 226.2 |
| 2021 Q3 | 245.2 |
| 2021 Q4 | 252.4 |
| 2022 Q1 | 257.7 |
| 2022 Q2 | 270.5 |
| 2022 Q3 | 282.2 |
| 2022 Q4 | 284.2 |
| 2023 Q1 | 278.2 |
| 2023 Q2 | 294.0 |
| 2023 Q3 | 288.4 |
| 2023 Q4 | 300.6 |
| 2024 Q1 | 297.4 |
| 2024 Q2 | 300.6 |
| 2024 Q3 | 306.0 |
| 2024 Q4 | 310.2 |
| 2025 Q1 | 312.3 |
| 2025 Q2 | 311.2 |
| 2025 Q3 | 323.6 |
| 2025 Q4 | 323.8 |
| 2026 Q1 | 323.0 |
| 2026 Q2 | 322.2 |
Source: FHFA House Price Index, 2026 Q2
How the coast stacks up to Mississippi and the U.S.
Coast values are climbing at roughly the same pace as the rest of Mississippi and slightly ahead of the country.
Source: FHFA House Price Index, 2026 Q2
The 2021 surge and now
In the third quarter in 2026, homes took 40.5 days to go under contract, versus 7 in the same quarter of 2021, at the height of the rush. Prices kept climbing anyway.
| Measure | 2021 Q3 | 2026 Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Homes sold | 1,909 | 1,446 |
| Days to go under contract | 7 | 40.5 |
| Sale price vs first asking | 100% | 96.7% |
| Median sale price | $201,000 | $265,000 |
| Price per sq ft | $119.52 | $151.70 |
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period July 1, 2021 through September 30, 2026.
2021 Q1: $190,900. 2026 Q3: $265,000.
2021 Q1: $107.49. 2026 Q3: $151.70.
2021 Q1: 1,537. 2026 Q3: 1,446.
2021 Q1: 19. 2026 Q3: 40.5.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2006 through September 30, 2026.
What Sellers Are Up To Today
One in three of the homes for sale on both dates lowered their price. The typical cut was 3%, around $10,000. Of the homes under contract on August 31, between 7% and 16.4% had fallen through by October 8.
Homes listed or under contract on August 31, 2026, then checked again on October 8, 2026
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period August 31, 2026 through October 8, 2026.
Only on Living Coastal. We compare every listing from one monthly MLS export to the next. The fall-through figure is a range. The low end counts homes back on the market. The high end adds homes the seller took off the market.
A home that has sat for a month may have some room on price.
A small, early cut is common. It is not a sign of trouble.
Coast Housing Market Questions, Answered
How much does a house cost on the Mississippi Gulf Coast?
Over the past 12 months, the typical home sold for $255,000, and half of all sales fell between $185,000 and $340,000. Typical prices range from $139,950 in Pascagoula to $402,500 in Pass Christian.
Are Mississippi Gulf Coast home prices rising?
Prices are inching up. Over the past 12 months, price per square foot was $148.21, up 2% on the 12 months before.
Is the Mississippi Gulf Coast a buyer’s or seller’s market?
That depends on the price. Homes under $300,000 have under four months of supply, which works in a seller’s favor. Homes over $500,000 have 9.9 months, which works in a buyer’s favor.
How long does it take to sell a house on the Mississippi Gulf Coast?
Over the past 12 months, the typical home went under contract in 43 days. Homes listed in March sold fastest, in 18 days.
How many homes are for sale on the Mississippi Gulf Coast?
On October 8, 2026, there were 2,168 homes for sale across Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties, about 4.8 months of supply at the past year’s pace.
Our Method for the Data
This page tracks MLS-reported closed sales across Hancock, Harrison and Jackson counties. Each month, Lacey Perniciaro of Coastal Realty Group exports the data from the MLS, and we rebuild this page from that export.
Most figures cover the past 12 months, October 2025 to September 2026, compared with the 12 months before. For months of supply and the live measures, we use the listings on the market as of August 31, 2026 and October 8, 2026. The long view draws on every quarter going back to 2006.
A median is simply the middle value. Price per square foot is the sale price divided by heated square footage. Days to go under contract runs from the listing date to the contract date. We only show a figure plainly when it rests on at least 30 sales, and with fewer than 10 we leave it out.
How we call the edge
A common rule of thumb in real estate says sellers have the edge below 4 months of supply and buyers have it above 6. It is a rule of thumb, not an official standard. Researchers put the balance point anywhere from about 5 to 7 months, depending on the market (Texas A&M Real Estate Research Center).
For days to go under contract, sale price against first asking, and the share sold at or above asking, we compare the latest 12 months with the average of the three years before. A tag shows up only when the gap is more than three times the figure’s usual quarter-to-quarter move, and only when it has held for three quarters in a row. Every figure covers a full 12 months. The yearly cycle, busy from spring through summer and slower from October into January, cannot set off a tag on its own. These tags point to the market’s direction. They do not tell you which side has the advantage. Only months of supply can answer that.
Based on information from MLS United, LLC for the period January 1, 2006 through October 8, 2026.
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