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Mississippi is embedded in the heart of the Gulf South, known for a rich history of Blues music, hearty soul food, and Southern gothic tradition and literature.

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Condos in Mississippi

The state’s history is dotted with tension and reckoning, just as much as it’s defined by a constant movement towards progressiveness and change. The state is complex, with both disadvantages and advantages to lifestyle, but is a perfectly suitable and highly affordable place to buy a property and invest in the future. 

There are options for people from all walks of life. Perhaps, you’re ready to retire along the sea. You might consider buying condos in Biloxi, Mississippi, which is just minutes away from the beach, casinos, and golf courses. If you’re younger but would like to go ahead and invest in a Mississippi condo, the state’s capital Jackson is diverse, constantly growing, and home to numerous restaurants and entertainment venues. There’s a lot to consider when making any long-term investment, like price and location, and one of those condos in Biloxi, Mississippi on the beach might just be the purchase that changes your life for the better. 

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Things to do in Mississippi

There’s so much to do in Mississippi. Jackson is home to several amazing restaurants like seafood spot Saltine and Brent’s Drug Store, a famous old diner from the 1940s that was featured in the film The Help and has a sexy speakeasy in the back. The downtown neighborhood of Fondren in Jackson is an up-and-coming area that looks like a flashback to the olden days. There are coffee shops like Cups and The Bean, which have beautiful areas to catch up with friends or get some work done. Obviously, there’s also amazing Southern soul food, with places like Mama Hami’s-All You Can Eat Southern Soul Food Restaurant and The Pig & Pint.

In terms of activities, there’s the beautiful Mississippi Museum of Art and a state science museum as well. There’s also the renowned Civil Rights Museum in Jackson. Along the coast, there’s also much to do along the beach, like having a sunny day in the sand or eating crab legs at a yummy seafood restaurant. Biloxi, Mississippi is also home to numerous casinos.

Also, if you live on the coast, the famous New Orleans, Louisiana is only about an hour or two drive away. On the other side, Ocean Beach is also just a short drive away. So, if you’re looking for condos for sale in Mississippi and especially a Mississippi Gulf Coast condo, there are lots of good reasons to make the purchase.

History of Mississippi

History of Mississippi

History of Mississippi

Mississippi often has a bad reputation, and that’s for understandable reasons. The state, which became the 20th to join the nation in 1817, gets its name from the famous Mississippi River. Its early dwellers were indigenous communities of the Choctaw and Natchez tribes, among others. During the first half of the 19th century, Mississippi’s economy was largely based on plantations. The state was the top cotton producer in the nation and the institution of slavery was widespread. 

After the American Civil War, Mississippi’s economy essentially tanked, because of the abolition of slavery. Still, racial discrimination has endured on for centuries, and the state was the center for much of the Civil Rights Movement. Mississippi’s Delta region along the northwest part of the state is one of the poorest regions in the nation. To this day, some of the state’s more conservative forces linger on and have managed to pass some restrictive laws like a ban on critical race theory

However, just as the state still battles with forces of discrimination, there are vanguards of change within the state, who are really helping it blossom like the state flower of the magnolia. In 2017 for example, the state opened a large Civil Rights Museum in Jackson. In 2020, the state finally replaced its official flag in an effort to showcase how it’s reconciling with its past. 

Jackson is a majority Black city and is highly diverse, with numerous amenities and events that showcase how much more modern the state is trying to become. Moreover, communities along the coast tend to be more laid back and welcoming. So, if you’re looking for that type of environment to live in, why not consider the capitol or beachfront condos for sale? Mississippi Gulf Coast has plenty. 

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Mississippi Demographics

Mississippi Demographics

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Let’s do the numbers first. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Mississippi’s 3 million people are about 57% white alone, 38% Black, less than 1% indigenous, about 1% Asian, and 4% Hispanic. So, Mississippi has one of the largest Black populations in the country. The population also tends to lean more middle-aged, with the majority of people sitting between the ages of 18 and 65. 

Certain parts of the state are more diverse than others. Jackson, Mississippi is about 82% Black and 16% white alone. Meanwhile, Biloxi is 63% white alone, 20% Black, and 5% Asian. Part of the reason why the coast has a higher Asian population has to do with Vietnamese refugee resettlement. After the Vietnam War, hundreds of thousands of Vietnamese people moved to the United States. And a large chunk of them moved to the Gulf Coast so that they could continue to work in the seafood industry. A lot of Vietnamese people continue to do shrimp farming, which is common in Vietnam. Unfortunately after Hurricane Katrina, much of the coast’s seafood industry was shaken by an oil spill, but the Asian community is certainly trying to revitalize it. 

So certainly, if you’re looking to move to an affordable, beautiful beach coast, with a diverse population of people,  a condo in Biloxi Mississippi or nearby condos in Gulfport Mississippi might be suitable for you. Fortunately, there are plenty of Mississippi Gulf Coast condos for sale. All you need is a real estate company that wants to help you find the best deal and not try to make a massive profit off your home.

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Climate and Weather

Climate and Weather

Parks in Mississippi

Mississippi is a long state. To drive from Gulfport to Memphis on the edge of Tennessee would probably take about 9 hours. So naturally, the weather is also variable. At the northernmost edge of the state, the weather tends to be quite hot in the summer and quite cold in the winter. 

But along the coast of Mississippi, the weather is more tropical. The water from the Gulf Coast brings in warm humid air during the summertime and tends to linger into the winter months. The coast can get cold, of course, but that doesn’t last very long. And fall is just a blissful time across the entire state. 

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Notable Landmarks in Mississippi

Notable Landmarks in Mississippi

Mississippi Climate Risk

175/500

Tornado risk

High risk

153/500

Total weather risk

High risk

147/500

Hurricane risk

High risk

141/500

Hail risk

High risk

82/500

Air pollution risk

Medium risk

81/500

Wind risk

Medium risk

61/500

Earthquake risk

Low risk

Mississippi Frequently Asked Questions
Mississippi Frequently Asked Questions

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