At a Glance
Median Income
$46,044
$28,084 per capita
Home Value
$167,100
Zillow: $200,110
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
326/100K
4,824/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
20.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gulfport residents earn a median household income of $46,044 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,084. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,104 business establishments, including 546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gulfport is $167,100 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,110. Median rent is $1,030/month, with 34.5% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Gulfport reports 326 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,824/100K. The murder rate is 16.6/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Gulfport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gulfport has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population72,533
Median Age36.7 yrs
Density1,304/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$46,044
Per Capita$28,084
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty20.2%
County GDP$12,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$926
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,100
Rent$1,030
Ownership53.1%
Zillow$200,110
Housing Units32,697
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent326/100K
Property4,824/100K
Murder16.6/100K
Assault185/100K
Burglary579/100K
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,925/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+9.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Gulfport was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Gulfport-Biloxi International (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 29 fatal vehicle crashes.
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