Living in Gulfport, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Gulfport. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 1,930
Gulfport at a Glance
Median Home Value
$311,400
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,073
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
5.8 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
81/100
Very Walkable
Median Income
$64,914
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 38
Good
Climate Risk
Very Low
Score: 17.56
Population
1,930
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$311,400
Median Rent
$1,073
Median Income
$64,914
Affordability Index
81
Homeownership Rate
68.0%
Electricity Rate
13.2¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$119
10% above nat'l avg
8% below nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
5.8 per 1K
Property Crime
26.9 per 1K
61% above nat'l avg
42% above nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
81/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
59/100
69% above nat'l avg
Very Walkable
N/A
59
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
38 — Good
Climate Risk
Very Low
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
5.9%
Poverty Rate
12.6%
10% below nat'l avg
59% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
39
Elementary
24
Middle
5
High School
10
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