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Diamondhead, Mississippi real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Diamondhead, MS (Hancock County) — Census median home value $236,700, county listing prices up about 2.1% over the past year.
Diamondhead, MS is in Hancock County, Mississippi — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 9,338, with a median household income of $86,208. Census data puts Diamondhead's median home value at $236,700 (all owner-occupied homes); Hancock County's current median listing price runs $357,225, up about 2.1% over the past year.
At a glance
Diamondhead market snapshot
Population
9,338
Median Household Income
$86,208
Median Home Value (city)
$236,700
Median Listing Price (Hancock County)
$357,225
Median Gross Rent
$1,571/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+2.1%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Diamondhead's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $236,700. Separately, Hancock County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $357,225. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Hancock County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.57% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Diamondhead has an estimated population of 9,338 and a median household income of $86,208, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Diamondhead's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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What are home values like in Diamondhead, MS?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Diamondhead's median home value at $236,700. Hancock County's current median listing price runs $357,225, up about 2.1% over the past year.
What is the population of Diamondhead, MS?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Diamondhead's population at approximately 9,338.
What's the median rent in Diamondhead, MS?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Diamondhead at approximately $1,571 per month.
What is the median household income in Diamondhead, MS?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Diamondhead at approximately $86,208.
Is the Diamondhead housing market growing?
Hancock County's FHFA house price index shows a 7.57% annual change in 2025.
Is Diamondhead, MS affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Diamondhead's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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