Quote Originally Posted by TimberBeast View Post
I would be working in Gulfport, but wondering if anyone has an information on school districts, housing and neighborhoods, places where you do not want to live. We have two elementary age kids so looking for good neighborhoods with lots of kids and good schools. Bayou View seems to be high on the list. I have been down there a few times so I am somewhat familiar with Ocean Springs area. I just figured that would be pretty pricey. I am also curious about the commute times and difficulty from areas east and west of Gulfport. Any help is greatly appreciated.
i don't know jack about school districts, but i've been down here for the last 6 years and i would buy in Diamondhead before Gport everyday all day. Ocean Springs is not a place to buy to commute to Gport, ideally, but could be worse. most likely you'd wind up in east Ocean Sprigns, and might as well be in D'head. some ok areas North of Ocean Springs. some good spots north of Gport too.

North G'port has some nice neighborhoods, but those are intermingled with bad neighborhoods. it's hard to judge. i'm a NE Jackson guy, and there's just not the easy differentiation down here like i'm used to. it's all pretty much blended together. IMO, i wouldn't want to buy in that situation.