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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 $244,377 — down 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $322,500 after a median 67 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,721/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 13.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$244,377

Median home value

-0.1%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$244,377
1-year appreciation
-0.1%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+14.9%
10-year appreciation
+71.5%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$253,718
House Price Index (state)
328.9 (+0.6% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$322,500
Median list price
$313,500
Median price per sqft
$182
1-year sale-price change
+2.4%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
77
For-sale inventory
340
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
134
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
103 days
New listings (monthly)
67

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,721/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$844/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$982/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,185/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,525/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,723/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
87.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.6 : 1
School districts serving the area
Bay Waveland School District, Hancock School District
Schools include
Bay High School, North Bay Elementary, 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)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
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
77.3°F
Average low
58.3°F
Annual precipitation
65.0 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
109
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

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)
11
Hospitals include
OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER-HANCOCK, SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, STERLING SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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
10,471
Average weekly wage
$1,087
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
243

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

How it compares

DiamondheadState medianUS median
Median home value$244,377$158,940$288,527
Median sale price$322,500$224,950$325,000
Median days on market67 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$1,721/mo$1,414/mo$1,809/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?
$244,377.
What is the median sale price in Diamondhead, MS?
$322,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Diamondhead, MS?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in Diamondhead, MS?
Typical rent: $1,721/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: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Diamondhead, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 87.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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