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Diamondhead, MS

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Diamondhead.

Population: 24,899 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Diamondhead, MS is $245,760 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $356,625 after a median 367 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,646/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$245,760

Median home value

+0.1%

1-year change

367

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$245,760
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+2.6%
5-year appreciation
+16.8%
10-year appreciation
+72.4%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$254,372
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$356,625
Median list price
$364,750
Median price per sqft
$293
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
367 days
Homes sold (recent period)
32
For-sale inventory
338
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
84 days
New listings (monthly)
67

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,646/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,046/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,360/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,569/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
BAY ST LOUIS WAVELAND SCHOOL DIST, HANCOCK CO SCHOOL DIST
Schools include
BAY HIGH SCHOOL, NORTH BAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, Bay Waveland Middle School, SOUTH HANCOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado, wildfire
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
59.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Chemfax, Inc. (17.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
175
Highest AQI recorded (year)
112

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,608
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (41 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Diamondhead Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK, HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, SINGING RIVER GULFPORT
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+145 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,998
Housing built before 1970
11.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,668
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
76.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,245
Average weekly wage
$1,070
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
228

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

DiamondheadState medianUS median
Median home value$245,760$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$356,625$224,950$325,000
Median days on market367 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,646/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,668$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Diamondhead, MS?
$245,760.
What is the median sale price in Diamondhead, MS?
$356,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Diamondhead, MS?
Median days on market: 367 days.
What is typical rent in Diamondhead, MS?
Typical rent: $1,646/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Diamondhead, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado, wildfire.
Is Diamondhead, MS in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Diamondhead, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Diamondhead, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Diamondhead, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Diamondhead, MS?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Diamondhead, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 7.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Diamondhead, MS?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Diamondhead, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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