D'Iberville, MS 39540: A 2026 Neighborhood Guide for Buyers

By Randy Richardson, Broker Associate, The 4th Right Team

Quick Answer: D'Iberville is a city in Harrison County, Mississippi, just north of Biloxi across the Back Bay at the junction of I-10 and I-110. Redfin reported a median sale price of about $268,000 for the three months ending June 2026, down about 7% from a year earlier, and homes sold in about 24 days. D'Iberville only became a city in 1988, and it's one of the fastest-growing on the Coast, jumping from 9,486 residents in 2010 to 12,721 in 2020. If you want a short commute, lots of shopping, and newer homes, this is the conversation.

What is D'Iberville, MS actually like?

It's the working, practical side of the Coast. Where Ocean Springs has galleries and Pass Christian has historic homes, D'Iberville has the stuff everybody actually drives to. The Promenade shopping center, big-box retail, dozens of restaurants, and the Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort are all here.

D'Iberville is also young as a city. It incorporated on February 23, 1988, and it has grown fast since. The population rose about 34% between 2010 and 2020, one of the biggest jumps on the Coast.

Katrina hit hard here in 2005 and caused extensive damage. Afterward, the city worked with New Urbanism planners under a state initiative led by Governor Haley Barbour, and much of what you see along the main corridors was rebuilt or built new after that. Between the rebuild and the growth, housing here tends to skew newer than much of the Coast. That matters more than it sounds like it should when you go to insure a house.

How much do homes cost in D'Iberville in 2026?

Redfin reported a median sale price of about $268,000 for the three months ending June 2026, down about 7% from a year earlier. Price per square foot fell about 14% to $134. Sales slowed, too, with 32 homes sold in June 2026, about half as many as the June before.

Here's what makes it interesting. Even with prices sliding, homes sold in about 24 days, down from 31 a year earlier, and they sold for about 97% of list price. Redfin rates D'Iberville as somewhat competitive. That combination tells you one thing: correctly priced homes in D'Iberville sell quickly, and overpriced ones sit. If you're listing here, the price you pick in week one decides a lot.

For buyers, D'Iberville is a strong value for what you get. Newer homes with interstate access at around $134 a square foot is hard to beat on this coast. It's not the cheapest town on the Coast. Pascagoula, Moss Point, and Gautier all run lower. But you get newer construction and one of the shortest commutes on the Coast in the bargain.

What schools serve D'Iberville, MS?

D'Iberville is part of the Harrison County School District, a large county district with about 14,780 students, not a small city district. Kids typically attend D'Iberville Elementary, then D'Iberville Middle School for grades 4 through 8, then D'Iberville High School. Students from North Woolmarket and Creekbend also feed into the high school.

D'Iberville High, home of the Warriors, enrolled about 1,474 students in 2023-2024, with roughly 19 students per teacher. That's a big high school by Coast standards.

The grades are strong. On the Mississippi Department of Education's 2025-26 accountability grades, released in October 2026, the Harrison County School District earned an A with 711 points, and D'Iberville High earned an A with a 93% graduation rate. These are the first grades under the state's tougher standards, so don't compare them to older reports.

Here's the straight answer for buyers. D'Iberville's schools belong to one part of a large county district, not a small standalone district the way Long Beach or Ocean Springs works. That's a difference in size, not in grade, since all three districts earned an A this year. Check the current Mississippi Succeeds Report Card for the latest grades. If a specific school is driving your purchase, confirm zoning for the exact address with the district, because a county system draws lines that don't follow city limits.

What should buyers know about flood risk and insurance in D'Iberville?

D'Iberville sits on the north shore of Biloxi's Back Bay, and bay front behaves differently than beachfront. The bays get less wave action but can funnel storm surge, which is what happened here in Katrina. Being north of the beach helps some on wind. Being on the bay doesn't help on surge.

First Street modeling shown on Redfin puts about 43% of properties in the 39540 zip at severe flood risk over the next 30 years. That's more than many buyers expect for a town known for shopping and interstates. Risk varies lot by lot, especially close to the water and along the bayous.

The good news is the housing. Homes built or rebuilt after 2005 generally have higher finished floor elevations and newer roofs, and both price better with carriers. Roof age is one of the biggest factors in coastal underwriting. Harrison County is also in Mississippi's coastal Wind Pool area, so plan for wind coverage.

Pull the FEMA flood zone and ask for the elevation certificate. Then get a real insurance quote on the specific address before you're under contract. On this coast, insurance can move your monthly payment more than a quarter-point rate change will.

How far is D'Iberville from Biloxi, Keesler, and Gulfport?

Close to a lot, which is the practical case for living here. D'Iberville sits at the junction of I-10 and I-110, so you're on an interstate almost the moment you leave the neighborhood.

Biloxi is about ten minutes south across the bay. Keesler Air Force Base runs straight down I-110 and is one of the shorter base commutes on the Coast, which is a big reason D'Iberville shows up on so many PCS house-hunting lists. If you're using a VA loan, here's how that works near Keesler. Gulfport is roughly twenty minutes west on I-10, and Ocean Springs about the same going east. These are rough off-peak estimates, so test your own commute before you commit.

By the Numbers

Median sale price: about $268,000, three months ending June 2026, down about 7% (Redfin)
Median price per square foot: $134, down about 14% (Redfin)
Average days on market: 24, down from 31 (Redfin)
Sale-to-list ratio: about 97% (Redfin)
Homes sold, June 2026: 32, about half of June 2025 (Redfin)
Properties facing severe flood risk over 30 years, 39540: about 43% (First Street, via Redfin)
Harrison County School District, 2025-26 state grade: A, 711 points
City population: 9,486 in 2010, 12,721 in 2020
Year D'Iberville incorporated: 1988
D'Iberville High School enrollment: about 1,474 (2023-2024)

The Bottom Line

D'Iberville is the convenience play on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Newer housing, short commutes, the most retail on the north side of the bay, A-rated county schools, and prices around $134 a square foot. The catch is that prices are sliding while well-priced homes still sell fast, a market that punishes overpricing. Flood exposure is also higher than its reputation. Buyers should move on the right house without dragging their feet. Sellers should price to what's actually closing, not to last year. Start with a free home value evaluation if you're selling, or browse homes for sale in D'Iberville if you're buying.

Keep reading: Keesler AFB PCS Guide: Buying a Home Near Biloxi in 2026 and Is Biloxi, MS a Good Place to Buy a Home in 2026?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is D'Iberville, MS a good place to live?
For a lot of buyers, yes. It has short interstate commutes, plenty of shopping and restaurants, newer housing than much of the Coast, and an A-rated county school district. The trade-offs are a large county district instead of a small city one, and real flood exposure closer to the water.

How much does a house cost in D'Iberville, MS?
D'Iberville has been selling in the high $200,000s, with prices sliding over the past year. Prices vary by age, size, and distance from the water, so recent comparable sales nearby are the best guide.

Why are D'Iberville homes selling so fast if prices are dropping?
Because correctly priced homes go quickly, while overpriced ones sit. That makes accurate pricing the single biggest decision a seller makes here.

What school district is D'Iberville in?
Harrison County School District, which earned an A with 711 points on the 2025-26 state grades. Students typically attend D'Iberville Elementary, D'Iberville Middle, and D'Iberville High School, which also earned an A. Students from North Woolmarket and Creekbend also feed into the high school. Confirm zoning by exact address with the district.

Does D'Iberville flood?
Parts of it can. The city sits on the north shore of the Back Bay and took heavy damage in Katrina. Much of the housing was rebuilt to newer elevation standards afterward, but risk varies lot by lot, so check the FEMA flood zone and elevation certificate for the specific address.

How close is D'Iberville to Keesler Air Force Base?
It's one of the shorter base commutes on the Coast, straight down I-110. That's a big reason D'Iberville turns up so often on PCS house-hunting lists.

Sources

Redfin, D'Iberville MS Housing Market (median sale price, price per square foot, days on market, homes sold, sale-to-list ratio, and competitiveness, three months ending June 2026, checked September 2026): https://www.redfin.com/city/4955/MS/D-Iberville/housing-market
Redfin, 39540 Housing Market (First Street flood risk for the 39540 zip): https://www.redfin.com/zipcode/39540/housing-market
WXXV, South Mississippi school districts earn high marks under tougher state accountability standards, October 2026 (2025-26 district grades and points): https://www.wxxv25.com/south-mississippi-school-districts-earn-high-marks-under-tougher-state-accountability-standards-for-2025-26-school-year/
WLOX, South Mississippi schools earn top grades under new MDE standards, October 2026 (2025-26 high school grades and graduation rates): https://www.wlox.com/2026/10/15/south-mississippi-schools-earn-top-grades-under-new-mde-standards/
Wikipedia, D'Iberville, Mississippi (population, incorporation date, Katrina damage, New Urbanism initiative, schools): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27Iberville,_Mississippi
Wikipedia, D'Iberville High School (enrollment, student-teacher ratio, feeder schools, mascot): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%27Iberville_High_School
Wikipedia, Harrison County School District (district enrollment): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harrison_County_School_District
Mississippi Code Section 83-34-1 (coast area counties for the Windstorm Underwriting Association): https://law.justia.com/codes/mississippi/title-83/chapter-34/section-83-34-1/

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About the Author
Randy Richardson is a Broker Associate and Team Leader of The 4th Right Team at CENTURY 21 J. Carter & Company. He serves buyers and sellers across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Randy Richardson | Broker Associate
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