Moving to or from Biloxi?
One of the oldest cities on the Gulf Coast — founded by the French in 1699, home to Keesler Air Force Base, and a casino and beach resort city with a 26-mile Mississippi Sound shoreline and more than a dozen gaming properties.
- 50,000 City population
- 420,000 Metro area
- 1699 Founded
- Mississippi Gulf Coast / Harrison County Region
Why people move to Biloxi.
- Keesler Air Force Base — a major Air Force technical training center
- Being one of the oldest cities in the Gulf South, founded by the French in 1699
- A strip of casino resorts along the Gulf beach (Beau Rivage, IP, Hard Rock, Golden Nugget)
- The Biloxi Lighthouse standing in the middle of US-90
- Katrina recovery — one of the hardest-hit cities in 2005 and still rebuilding
- Shrimp-boat heritage and the annual Blessing of the Fleet
Biloxi was the capital of French Louisiana from 1720 to 1722 — two years before New Orleans was founded. The city's 'Biloxi Lighthouse,' built in 1848, is the only lighthouse in the country in the middle of a US Highway (US-90). It survived Hurricane Katrina while the surrounding buildings were destroyed and has been an enduring symbol of Biloxi's resilience.
Where people live in Biloxi.
A quick guide to Biloxi's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown / Point Cadet
Historic core with Vietnamese shrimping community and the Biloxi Lighthouse
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Beach Boulevard (US-90)
Casino row along the Gulf; mix of resorts and new beachfront condos
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North Biloxi / D'Iberville
Inland neighborhoods across the Back Bay with family-oriented housing
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Howard Avenue
Historic commercial district with restored buildings and restaurants
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Woolmarket
Rural-feel residential area with larger lots in the north part of the city
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Ocean Springs
Neighboring city to the east; arts community and top-rated schools
Where people spend their time in Biloxi.
- Biloxi Lighthouse Waterfront
- Beauvoir (Jefferson Davis Home) Beachfront
- Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum Point Cadet
- Keesler Air Force Base Central Biloxi
- Beau Rivage Resort & Casino Beachfront
- Mississippi Coast Coliseum West Biloxi
Planning a Biloxi move.
- Hurricane season (June-November) is a major planning factor — Hurricane Katrina devastated Biloxi in 2005; storm preparedness is embedded in local culture
- Keesler AFB drives year-round PCS moves; May-September peak requires 6-8 week advance booking
- Flood and wind insurance are substantial expenses on Gulf Coast properties; factor into housing budgets
- The Vietnamese-American community in Point Cadet has deep shrimping industry roots and distinctive cultural presence
Moving in Biloxi: FAQ.
Was Biloxi really almost completely destroyed by Katrina?
Large sections, yes. Hurricane Katrina's 28-foot storm surge on August 29, 2005 devastated Biloxi's beachfront, taking out casinos (which were on barges under pre-Katrina law), historic homes, and entire residential neighborhoods. Recovery has been ongoing since, with casinos rebuilt on solid ground and new elevated construction standards throughout the coastal zone.
Is Biloxi a good military PCS location?
Yes — Keesler Air Force Base is one of the Air Force's primary technical training centers, putting through thousands of airmen annually. Military PCS moves are a significant part of the local moving industry. Seasoned Biloxi movers understand DOD requirements, weight-ticket procedures for PPMs, and base-specific delivery protocols.
How do the casinos affect everyday life?
Less than you might think. The casinos concentrate along US-90's beachfront with their own parking, restaurants, and entertainment. Residential neighborhoods are generally unaffected by casino operations. However, casinos are major employers — tens of thousands of Biloxi and Gulf Coast residents work in gaming, and the industry is a defining feature of the regional economy.
What's the Vietnamese community like in Biloxi?
Large and deeply rooted. Vietnamese refugees settled in Point Cadet and other Biloxi neighborhoods starting in the 1970s, drawn by the shrimping industry. Today the Vietnamese-American community is a major part of local culture, with Vietnamese restaurants, Catholic churches, and shrimping families going back multiple generations. Hurricane Katrina hit this community hard; recovery has been community-driven.
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