Handsboro Neighborhood Guide
Handsboro is one of Gulfport's more grounded residential neighborhoods, occupying the stretch north of Pass Road and south of I-10 between Dedeaux Road and Crossroads Parkway, where mature trees shade streets that were built for actual neighborhood life. The old Handsboro School anchors its identity, a reminder that this area has been home to Gulfport families long before the city's coastline became the main attraction. Lots here are generous enough for real yards, and the prevailing pace is quiet without feeling remote, putting everyday errands and major corridors within easy reach. It draws people who want to plant themselves somewhere with a little history and enough breathing room to make it feel like home.
Where Old Gulfport Gets Gritty And Real
🧭Generally defined as the area: North of Pass Road, south of I-10, stretching from Dedeaux Road west to Crossroads Parkway with the old Handsboro School as its beating heart
📌Best known for: Being where you raise kids without dealing with beach traffic or tourists
👕You'll fit in if: You own a riding mower and love knowing your neighbors
👍Move here for: Quiet streets but still close enough to convenience when it matters
👎Don't say we didn't warn you about: How fast your kids will beg for a trampoline, c'mon you have the space for it
✨The overall feel is: Suburban calm with deep roots
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