Florida · Metropolitan Area
Gulfport is a small city in Florida with a population of 11,735. Residents earn $68,617 per year, which is 9% below the national average.
Based on current data, Gulfport receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Gulfport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gulfport is $68,617, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Gulfport is $335,100, 19% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,487 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Gulfport is below the national average at 287 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,476 per 100,000, 179% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Gulfport has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.0% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.0% |
| 33% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $68,617 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $51,497 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,298 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $101,044 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 41,518 |
| County GDP | $78,131M |
| Restaurants | 2,553 |
| Healthcare | 3,955 |
| Retail | 3,778 |
| Manufacturing | 1,058 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,984 |
| 157% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.68% |
| Commute Time | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |
| Census Median | $335,100 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $347,178 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $289 |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 93.6% |
| Price Drops | 35.1% |
| Inventory | 148 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,487 |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,021 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,984 |
| 157% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.68% |
| Obesity | 31.8% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 9,370/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,955 |
| Total Violent | 286.9/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Murder | 8.2/100K |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Rape | 8.2/100K |
| Robbery | 98.4/100K |
| Assault | 172.2/100K |
| Total Property | 5,475.9/100K |
| 179% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,065.7/100K |
| Theft | 4,024.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 385.3/100K |
| Arson | 41.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 74.5°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7464°N, 82.7099°W |
| County FIPS | 12103 |
Winner: Republican by 5.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,236/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 27 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,955 |
| Restaurants | 2,553 |
| Retail Stores | 3,778 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 116 |
| Avg Commute | 22.9 min |
| Work from Home | 21.7% |