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Long Beach.
About
Life in Long Beach
The median household income hovers around $71,000, and homes sit in the $215,000 range with median rent at about $1,209, making it moderately affordable for the region, though you'll want to factor in those hot, humid Gulf Coast summers and hurricane season as real considerations rather than abstract risks. Weekends revolve around the beach itself—you're literally on the coast with Gulf access—plus proximity to New Orleans and deeper bayou culture just an hour or so away, though your day-to-day life leans car-dependent since you're in the suburbs of the Gulfport-Biloxi metro area rather than a walkable downtown.
Long Beach at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
11.5%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
92.8%
of households
Population Growth
+3.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Other Eastern Europe
Who lives in Long Beach: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Long Beach, the largest foreign-born group is from Other Eastern Europe (21.6%), and 2.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.0%
of residents
65 and Older
20.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.7%
of households
Married Couples
43.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.43
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 27% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Long Beach
In Long Beach, rent runs 27% above the MS average, and home values are 27% above the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,963
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $239,781 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MS
Unemployment in Long Beach
Unemployment in Harrison County, which includes Long Beach, is close to the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Long Beach: Harrison County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harrison County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Long Beach Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.5 min avg
How Long Beach residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Long Beach, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
Regional airport · few flights435k passengers boarded in 2025
- 71 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Long Beach runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
46.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
698.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Long Beach Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harrison County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harrison County, which includes Long Beach, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Excessive Heat | $261,700 |
| 2024 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $105,000 |
| 2023 | 37 | Excessive Heat | $28,350 |
| 2022 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 15 | Flash Flood | $1.0M |
| 2020 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $53,000 |
| 2019 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Flash Flood | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harrison County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harrison County, which includes Long Beach, is typically good — 252 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
252
per year
Moderate Days
113
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Harrison County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Long Beach has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
68.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
44
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 44°F | 5.79" |
| Feb | 64°F | 47°F | 4.86" |
| Mar | 70°F | 53°F | 5.52" |
| Apr | 76°F | 60°F | 5.63" |
| May | 83°F | 67°F | 5.31" |
| Jun | 87°F | 73°F | 7.39" |
| Jul | 90°F | 75°F | 7.99" |
| Aug | 90°F | 75°F | 7.02" |
| Sep | 87°F | 71°F | 5.94" |
| Oct | 79°F | 61°F | 3.45" |
| Nov | 70°F | 51°F | 4.35" |
| Dec | 63°F | 46°F | 4.99" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Long Beach
Uninsured
9.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Long Beach's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3 mi away · Gulfport
Singing River Gulfport
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Gulfport
Gulfport Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 7.4 mi away · Gpt
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Long Beach
Long Beach's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 35.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
35.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 60 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Long Beach
Long Beach has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (60 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
60 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
69 mi awayPublic Libraries in Long Beach
Long Beach Public Library
209 Jeff Davis Avenue, Long Beach
Cities Near Long Beach
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Long Beach?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Long Beach FAQ
Is Long Beach, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Long Beach's median rent is $1,215/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $70,332/year. Median home value is $215,200.
Is Long Beach, Mississippi safe?⌄
Long Beach's violent crime rate was 46 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 699 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Long Beach, Mississippi?⌄
Harrison County, which includes Long Beach, has an unemployment rate of 3.5%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Long Beach, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Long Beach is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,215/month and median household income is $70,332/year. The median home value is $215,200. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Long Beach, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Long Beach is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from