Living in Harrison County, Mississippi

Harrison County is a county in Mississippi with a population of around 201,410, part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS MSA metro area. The main communities are Gulfport, Biloxi, Long Beach.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,334/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $210K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 64°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk, hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Harrison County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 36 and a predominantly working-class population (23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.