At a Glance
Median Income
$62,480
$34,349 per capita
Home Value
$162,700
Zillow: $193,463
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
25.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
247/100K
1,945/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
16.7% smoking rate
How Gautier Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gautier's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gautier a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gautier residents earn a median household income of $62,480 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,349. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,762 business establishments, including 293 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gautier is $162,700 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,463. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 25.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1988.
Safety & Crime
Gautier reports 247 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,945/100K.
Education
20.4% of adults in Gautier hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gautier has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population19,026
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density629/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$62,480
Per Capita$34,349
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,700
Rent$1,077
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$193,463
Housing Units8,476
Rent Burden25.6%
Crime
F
Violent247/100K
Property1,945/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.7 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+8.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Gautier was founded in 1867.
The median home in Gautier was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 293 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.