Gulf Park Estates, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Jackson County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
6,517 Population 2,450/sq mi density
$62,100 Median Income $34,451 per capita
$196,800 Home Value $268,557 Zillow
$1,389 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,100 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$196,800 home value, $1,389/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gulf Park Estates, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,100
17% below
$34,451 per capita
Home Value
$196,800
30% below
Zillow: $268,557
Median Rent
$1,389/mo
19% above
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.1%
11% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Gulf Park Estates Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gulf Park Estates's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
70%
Rent
119%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
56%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gulf Park Estates a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gulf Park Estates residents earn a median household income of $62,100 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,451. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% 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 Park Estates is $196,800 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,557. Median rent is $1,389/month, with 25.3% 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 1996.

Education

30.1% of adults in Gulf Park Estates hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gulf Park Estates 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 65.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population6,517
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density2,450/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,100
Per Capita$34,451
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$10,873M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,147

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,800
Rent$1,389
Ownership68.2%
Zillow$268,557
Housing Units2,592
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,607/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.9 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation18 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+14.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Gulf Park Estates was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Trent Lott International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.465 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.5% 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.