Are Home Prices Rising Again on the Mississippi Gulf Coast?

Quick Answer: Home price growth is showing early signs of picking back up nationally, after almost two years of slowing down. On the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the story splits by city. Gulfport's median sale price jumped 7% year over year to $214,000 in February, and homes are selling faster. Biloxi's median sat closer to $270,000 and homes are taking about 90 days to sell. Where you're buying or selling on the coast matters more than any national headline.

Are Home Prices Really Picking Back Up?

Yes, at least a little. After slowing down for almost two years, home price growth nationally looks like it's turning a corner.

Fewer markets are seeing prices fall these days. A year ago, about 36% of the country's largest housing markets had falling prices. Now that share is down to around 23%. When fewer markets are dropping, more are holding steady or climbing.

Experts are forecasting national home prices to rise around 2.3% this year. For that to happen, growth has to pick up some speed in the second half of 2026. It's a small shift, not a sudden jump.

What's Actually Happening With Prices in Gulfport and Biloxi?

It depends which city you're in, and it can even depend on the neighborhood.

Gulfport's median sale price hit $214,000 in February, up 7% from a year earlier. Homes there are also moving faster. The typical Gulfport home sold in 57 days, down from 78 days the year before. That's a market gaining momentum.

Biloxi tells a different story. The median sale price sat around $270,000, basically flat compared to last year. Homes there are taking about 90 days to sell, and there's roughly 6.6 months of supply on the market. That's a much slower pace than Gulfport, and it favors buyers a lot more.

Two cities, about 12 miles apart, and two very different markets right now.

Why Do Gulfport and Biloxi Look So Different?

Inventory is a big part of the answer. Gulfport had around 438 homes for sale in January, with the number of active listings up 45% from a year before. Even with more homes on the market, Gulfport is still moving through supply fast, sitting at about 2.2 months of inventory. That's tight, and tight supply tends to support price growth.

Biloxi's 6.6 months of supply is a different picture entirely. When supply climbs past 5 or 6 months, buyers usually gain the upper hand and sellers have to work harder to compete.

Statewide, Mississippi's median price hit $281,002 in May, up 4.1% year over year, with homes taking about 48 days to sell on average. That statewide number is closer to Gulfport's pace than Biloxi's, which shows how much a single city's conditions can diverge from the bigger picture.

What This Means If You're Buying on the Coast

If you're house hunting in Biloxi, you still have room to negotiate. Longer days on market and higher months of supply usually mean sellers are more open to price talks, credits, or repair requests.

Gulfport is a different game. With inventory moving fast and prices climbing, waiting for a deal to "cool off" could mean paying more later instead of less. If you find a Gulfport home that fits, moving with confidence matters more right now than trying to time the market.

Either way, don't assume the whole coast behaves the same. A property two zip codes over can be sitting under completely different supply and demand pressure.

What This Means If You're Selling on the Coast

If you're listing in Gulfport, you're selling into a market with real momentum. Homes are moving faster than they were a year ago, and prices are trending up. Pricing accurately from day one still matters, because buyers can see the same days-on-market data you can.

If you're listing in Biloxi, patience and preparation matter more. With homes averaging 90 days on market, strong photos, smart pricing, and a home that shows well up front will separate your listing from the ones sitting unsold for months.

By the Numbers

Gulfport median sale price: $214,000, up 7.0% year over year (February 2026)
Gulfport days on market: 57 days, down from 78 days last year
Gulfport active listings: 438 homes for sale, up 45% year over year (January 2026)
Gulfport months of supply: 2.2 months
Biloxi median sale price: $270,000, down 0.05% year over year
Biloxi days on market: 90 days
Biloxi months of supply: 6.6 months
Mississippi statewide median price: $281,002, up 4.1% year over year (May 2026)

The Bottom Line

Home prices are showing early signs of picking back up nationally, but on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, the real story is how different Gulfport and Biloxi look from each other right now. Whether you're buying or selling, let's connect so you can see exactly what's happening in your specific area and what it means for your plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are home prices going up or down on the Mississippi Gulf Coast right now? It depends on the city. Gulfport's median sale price is up 7% year over year, while Biloxi's is roughly flat. There's no single answer for the whole coast.

Is Gulfport a buyer's market or a seller's market in 2026? With homes selling in 57 days and only 2.2 months of supply, Gulfport currently leans toward sellers, though conditions can shift by neighborhood.

How long does it typically take to sell a home in Biloxi right now? Homes in Biloxi are averaging about 90 days on market, with roughly 6.6 months of supply, which gives buyers more negotiating room than in Gulfport.

Should I wait to buy a home on the Gulf Coast until prices are more predictable? In principle, waiting rarely pays off in a market where prices are trending up, like Gulfport's. Talk to a local agent about your specific timeline before deciding.

Sources

Redfin — Gulfport median sale price, days on market, and homes sold, February 2026
Houzeo — Gulfport active listings and months of supply, January 2026
Houzeo — Biloxi median sale price, days on market, months of supply, and homes sold, January 2026
Redfin — Mississippi statewide median price and days on market, May 2026
Keeping Current Matters — National price growth forecast and market share data

Authority Bio

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