Living in Gulfport, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gulfport · Census data 2020–2024
Gulfport has 11,734 residents with a median age of 58.8. The median household income is $71,203 (5% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $366,200, the median rent is $1,555/month.
Gulfport at a glance
- Population
- 11,734
- Median age
- 58.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $71,203State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $366,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,555/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Gulfport a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Cost of living in Gulfport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gulfport the median home value is $366,200, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,555 per month, which is 38.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,830 a month in housing costs.
Gulfport median household income
The median household income in Gulfport is $71,203 and the income per person is $52,960. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Gulfport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,952
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 1.91
Gulfport demographics
- Population
- 11,734
- Median age
- 58.8
- Under 18
- 9.8%
- 65 and older
- 37.7%
- Households
- 6,060
- Foreign-born
- 8.9%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gulfport ›
Education in Gulfport
40.3% of adults 25 and older in Gulfport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 16.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gulfport
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 24.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Gulfport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | 11,734 | $71,203 | $366,200 | $1,555 |
| Bear Creek | 2,179 | $66,923 | $373,100 | $1,788 |
| South Pasadena | 5,320 | $53,075 | $350,200 | $1,792 |
| St. Pete Beach | 8,805 | $114,583 | $675,700 | $1,811 |
| Treasure Island | 6,553 | $87,107 | $621,600 | $1,631 |
| St. Petersburg | 262,732 | $75,192 | $371,100 | $1,663 |
| Kenneth City | 5,012 | $49,347 | $241,200 | $1,649 |
| Lealman | 20,567 | $45,308 | $196,400 | $1,247 |
| West Lealman | 14,944 | $51,589 | $169,100 | $1,302 |
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What is the median household income in Gulfport, FL?
The median household income in Gulfport is $71,203, 5% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gulfport?
The median home value in Gulfport is $366,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Gulfport?
The median gross rent in Gulfport is $1,555 per month, about 38.7% of household income.
Is Gulfport, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Florida median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 6.2%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Gulfport?
The median age in Gulfport is 58.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Gulfport?
The average commute to work in Gulfport is 23 minutes; 24.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gulfport?
The unemployment rate in Gulfport is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gulfport?
40.3% of adults in Gulfport have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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