Quote Originally Posted by RC3 View Post
If we are talking about retiring, schools wouldn?t be much of a factor. All depends on what you want out of life in retirement. From my personal perspective:
Pass christian is probably the slowest of the towns actually on the coast with beach front. Waveland and Long Beach are still working towns with a solid middle class and are more affordable too. Bay St Louis and Ocean Springs have become rather touristy and expensive to live in-But they also have some of the best dining and amenities.
Gulfport and Biloxi are actually more than just small resort towns. They have everything a big city offers. Pros and cons come along with that obviously. Diamondhead, while not down on the beach is nearby, still has access to the water and has excellent golfing. Would be a great choice if you want to play golf everyday until you die.
There are many other little towns that arent technically on the beach, but could meet your needs and desires.

I chose Pass Christian because it is quiet/slower/less touristy and a little bit more affordable than say BSL or OS. I can be in the bay in less than ten mins and Gulfport in less than ten mins.
If you are reasonably close to second and/or sazarac square, I think you are going to do really well. I think all the New orleans people piling into Bay St. Louis are going to spill over into Pass Christian next.