At a Glance
Median Income
$68,617
$51,497 per capita
Home Value
$335,100
Zillow: $347,178
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
225/100K
3,141/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.8%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Gulfport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gulfport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulfport a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gulfport residents earn a median household income of $68,617 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,497. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 41,518 business establishments, including 2,553 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gulfport is $335,100 , 19% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,178. Median rent is $1,487/month, with 37.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Gulfport reports 225 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 41% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,141/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.8% of adults in Gulfport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulfport has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population11,735
Median Age58.2 yrs
Density4,236/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,617
Per Capita$51,497
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$78,131M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
Housing
B+
Home Value$335,100
Rent$1,487
Ownership74.5%
Zillow$347,178
Housing Units8,196
Rent Burden37.3%
Crime
F
Violent225/100K
Property3,141/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault153/100K
Burglary241/100K
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,370/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed270 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries27
Did You Know?
Gulfport was founded in 1884.
The median home in Gulfport was built in 1965.
21.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Pete-Clearwater International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 270 Mbps.
There are 2,553 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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