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Living in Diamondhead, MS
Explore Diamondhead and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.8 / 10
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Diamondhead at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population9,338
Median Household Income$87,407
Median Home Value$259,600
Median Gross Rent$1,571
Median Age49.1
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home14.7%
Homeownership89.7%
Housing Vacancy8.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Diamondhead is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Diamondhead and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Diamondhead
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$259,600
Median Gross Rent$1,571
Homeownership89.7%
Housing Vacancy8.8%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Diamondhead, MS
Median Household Income$87,407
Unemployment4.2%
Work From Home14.7%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Diamondhead and how households are structured
Population9,338
Median Age49.1
Average Household Size2.3
Diamondhead is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Diamondhead
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Diamondhead point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High88.5°F
Average Winter Low41.6°F
Annual Rainfall65.6 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Diamondhead
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Diamondhead is located in Hancock County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Hancock County.
County Intelligence
Diamondhead & Hancock County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Diamondhead is located in Hancock County, Mississippi.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Diamondhead.
Current NarrowTheList data for Diamondhead shows a population of about 9,338. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Hancock County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Diamondhead.
For someone considering a move to Diamondhead, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.