Featured local agent #1 Gerard Maher from G C Realty
The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Harrison county is rated a 4. The average temperature during the month of June is 82.1℉ and the average temperature in January is 52.4℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 76% and the area covered by water is 40.48%. The overall influence score for Harrison is 2.
The map below displays geographic boundaries of Harrison, Mississippi with a blue border. Regions of Mississippi that are highlighted in red are not eligible for USDA backed home loan programs in the state of Mississippi. Typically these red-highlighted restricted areas represent areas of denser population areas such as city centers. USDAProperties.com can help you determine exactly what properties for sale are outside these exclusionary boundary areas. For higher resolution imagery click the map to zoom in or search for specific postal (zip) codes, city names or even counties. You can also search for specific addresses using the power search feature here.
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Harrison County is located in the southern part of Mississippi along the Gulf of Mexico. It is the second most populous county in the state, with a population of over 187,000 people. The median household income is $43,741 and the poverty rate is 20.2%.
The majority of the population is African-American (58.5%) followed by White (36.5%) and Hispanic (3.7%). The majority of the population is between the ages of 25-44 (28.6%), followed by 45-64 (24.9%), 18-24 (16.2%), 65+ (14.4%), and 0-17 (15.9%).
The majority of Harrison County is rural, with only 4 incorporated cities within its borders. The largest city is Gulfport, with a population of 71,000 people. The other cities are Long Beach, Pass Christian, and Lyman.
Housing conditions in Harrison County vary widely. There are upscale neighborhoods with large homes and well-maintained lawns, as well as more impoverished areas with dilapidated housing and high crime rates. In general, housing prices are lower than the national average and there are a variety of rental options available.
The USDA Rural Development staff are dedicated to assisting rural Mississippi communities through housing, business, and community programs. Their mission is to increase economic opportunity and improve the quality of life for all rural Americans.
Additional Featured Agents in Harrison County |
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Trish Hamann from Coldwell Banker Alfonso |
Lekelisa Harness from iXL Real Estate LLC |
Michelle Leleux from RE/MAX |
Laken Scarborough from NextHome Simplicity |
Gerard Maher from G C Realty |