Perkinston pairs a relaxed rural pace with easy connections across Stone County and beyond. Just up the road from the county seat, Wiggins, the community sits along the US 49 corridor, making commutes to Gulfport and Hattiesburg straightforward. Education is a true anchor thanks to the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College’s Perkinston Campus, which brings collegiate arts, athletics, and workforce training to town—adding year-round lectures, performances, and game days to local calendars.
Outdoors, residents have room to roam. The longleaf pine landscapes of the De Soto National Forest invite hiking, birding, and off-road cycling, while paddlers prize the tannin‑tinted waters of Black Creek, a designated National Wild and Scenic River. Minutes away in Wiggins, Flint Creek Water Park offers fishing, boating, and lakeside cabins, and a quick drive north leads to Paul B. Johnson State Park for camping under towering pines. When coastal cravings hit, families head to the Mississippi Aquarium for hands-on marine experiences.
Families appreciate the tight-knit feel of local neighborhoods and the support of the Stone County School District, including Perkinston Elementary, while everyday essentials and healthcare options cluster nearby. Housing ranges from wooded acreage and classic ranch homes to new builds along quiet roads, giving buyers multiple entry points into the market.
Whether you’re planning to buy your first home or list a property here, Agent Pronto can match you with a proven real estate professional who knows Perkinston and the surrounding market inside and out.