Is Gulfport, MS 39501 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Gulfport housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 9% of homes in Gulfport, MS 39501 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 6.4 months of supply. More than six months of supply favors buyers, who usually have more time and more room to negotiate. That’s based on 55 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking rose from 4%, homes sold about as fast and the median sale price fell 10% to $125,696. Overall, Gulfport is more competitive than a year ago, so tougher for buyers.

Within Harrison County, homes here sell more slowly than in 78% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell less often over asking than in 56%. On our competition score, Gulfport ranks #70 of 89 MS ZIP codes with enough sales (score 16 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Diberville 39540 (4% sold over asking) or Biloxi 39531 (4% sold over asking), while Biloxi 39532 (18% sold over asking) and Gulfport 39503 (17% sold over asking) are even more competitive.