Gulfport and Biloxi are the two big cities of the Mississippi Gulf Coast — side by side, often mentioned in the same breath, and genuinely different places to own a home. Gulfport is the larger, more residential, more affordable market. Biloxi is the coast’s entertainment and tourism engine, anchored by casinos and Keesler Air Force Base. Here’s how they compare for buyers, with current MLS numbers.
Gulfport vs. Biloxi at a glance
Single-family homes, Mississippi Gulf Coast MLS, June 2026. Figures update monthly — ask for a live snapshot of your price range.
| Gulfport | Biloxi | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sold price | $247,500 | $301,000 |
| Median list price (active) | $265,000 | $326,950 |
| Active listings | 594 | 336 |
| Homes sold (June) | 137 | 61 |
| Months of supply | ~4.5 | ~5.4 |
Price: Gulfport is the more affordable big city
Despite sitting right next door, the two diverge on price. Gulfport’s median single-family sale price runs around $247,500, roughly $50,000 below Biloxi’s $301,000. Gulfport also has far more inventory — nearly 600 active listings and 137 sales in June, versus about 336 listings and 61 sales in Biloxi. If you want the widest selection and the lowest typical entry point on the coast, Gulfport is hard to beat.
Market conditions: Biloxi gives buyers a bit more room
Gulfport, at about 4.5 months of supply, leans slightly toward sellers — good homes priced right still move. Biloxi runs a touch higher at around 5.4 months, which is closer to balanced and gives buyers marginally more negotiating leverage. Neither is extreme, but if you like room to negotiate, Biloxi’s numbers tilt a little more your way.
Lifestyle and character
Gulfport is the coast’s largest city and its most residential — a broad mix of established in-town neighborhoods and newer subdivisions stretching north from the beach. It’s a practical, spread-out, own-a-home city with options at nearly every price point, plus the harbor, shopping, and the region’s main airport.
Biloxi is the coast’s tourism and entertainment hub: casinos, the beach, restaurants, the seafood-and-shrimping heritage, and Keesler Air Force Base, which brings a steady flow of military families and buyers. It has a livelier, more visitor-facing energy, and its housing ranges from historic in-town homes to newer coastal builds.
Who each city suits
Choose Gulfport if you want maximum selection, the most affordable typical price, and a residential, settle-in feel with room to spread out. Choose Biloxi if you want to be closer to the entertainment and beach action, are connected to Keesler, or want a slightly more buyer-friendly market and don’t mind paying a bit more for it.
Flood zones and insurance
Both cities run from beachfront to well inland, and in both, the flood zone of the specific property — not the city — is what drives insurance costs. A Biloxi or Gulfport home near the water can carry a much higher premium than one a few miles north. We pull the flood determination and an insurance estimate on any home you’re serious about, up front.
The bottom line
Gulfport wins on price and selection; Biloxi wins on lifestyle energy and offers buyers a little more negotiating room at a higher price. Many buyers — especially those new to the coast or connected to Keesler — tour both, since the city line is almost invisible day to day. We’ll help you weigh the specific neighborhoods that fit your budget and commute.
Gulfport vs. Biloxi FAQ
Is Gulfport or Biloxi cheaper?
Gulfport. As of June 2026 its median single-family sale price was about $247,500, versus roughly $301,000 in Biloxi.
Which is bigger, Gulfport or Biloxi?
Gulfport is the larger city and carries more active listings — nearly 600 in June 2026 versus about 336 in Biloxi.
Is Gulfport or Biloxi better to live in?
Gulfport is more residential, more affordable, and offers the widest selection. Biloxi is livelier, closer to casinos and the beach, and home to Keesler Air Force Base. The better fit depends on budget, commute, and lifestyle.
Which is better for military families near Keesler?
Biloxi is closest to Keesler Air Force Base, but many military families also buy in Gulfport for the price and selection, since the two cities are adjacent. We help PCS buyers weigh commute against value.
Compare listings
Browse homes in Gulfport and Biloxi, or search every active Gulf Coast listing. Questions about neighborhoods or a Keesler commute? Call or text Dean Martel at 228-207-4989 (local broker since 2003, MS Lic B20970) or contact us.