Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Biloxi

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Biloxi is $1,089 per month and the median household income is $57,204 per year, with renters making up 50% of households. Affordable and income-based housing options can help residents whose costs exceed what that income comfortably supports.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Biloxi Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 395 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

Getting Around Biloxi

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Biloxi has a Walk Score of 15 (Car-Dependent) and a Bike Score of 31. No Transit Score is available. Most errands and commutes will require a car.

Schools

According to the NCES Common Core of Data, 15 schools across 3 districts serve Biloxi, including 9 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, and 1 other. Ratings vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address.

Cost of Renting in Biloxi, MS

The median household income in Biloxi is $57,204 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The citywide median rent is $1,089 per month, according to the same source.

Affordable and income-based housing in Biloxi can significantly reduce that cost burden. Rents at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties are restricted based on local income limits, not market rates.

• Median household income: $57,204/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,089/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 50% of Biloxi residents rent their homes (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Income-restricted units available: 531 across 5 properties in the city

Environment & Flood Risk

All 5 HUD-assisted properties in Biloxi have been mapped for flood zone exposure. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone -- a notable consideration given Biloxi's Gulf Coast location. Renters interested in any of these properties should ask management about flood insurance requirements and review the property's specific FEMA flood zone designation before signing a lease.