At a Glance
Median Income
$66,472
$34,039 per capita
Home Value
$191,800
Zillow: $251,204
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
21.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
13.2% smoking rate
How Gulf Hills Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gulf Hills's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulf Hills a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gulf Hills residents earn a median household income of $66,472 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,039. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% 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 Gulf Hills is $191,800 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,204. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 21.3% 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 1990.
Education
37.9% of adults in Gulf Hills hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulf Hills has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population8,193
Median Age34.5 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born6.2%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,472
Per Capita$34,039
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,800
Rent$1,201
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$251,204
Housing Units3,572
Rent Burden21.3%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,607/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation24 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.9%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Gulf Hills was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% 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.