Living in Gautier, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gautier · Census data 2020–2024
Gautier has 19,046 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $61,926 (10% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $166,400, the median rent is $1,040/month.
Gautier at a glance
- Population
- 19,046
- Median age
- 37.9State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $61,926State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $166,400State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,040/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 66.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Gautier a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Gautier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gautier the median home value is $166,400, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,040 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,383 a month in housing costs.
Gautier median household income
The median household income in Gautier is $61,926 and the income per person is $34,049. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Gautier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,157
- Owner-occupied
- 66.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.2%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.56
Gautier demographics
- Population
- 19,046
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 7,397
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gautier ›
Education in Gautier
22% of adults 25 and older in Gautier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 8.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gautier
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Gautier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $166,400 | $1,040 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | $65,556 | $212,500 | $1,320 |
| Pascagoula | 21,710 | $52,222 | $144,700 | $894 |
| Moss Point | 11,957 | $44,296 | $110,100 | $1,075 |
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | $79,712 | $259,400 | $1,358 |
| Escatawpa | 3,494 | $40,109 | $107,900 | $1,184 |
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | $72,839 | $203,700 | $1,401 |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | $70,313 | $247,400 | — |
| Helena | 975 | $101,750 | $189,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gautier, MS?
The median household income in Gautier is $61,926, 10% higher than the Mississippi median of $56,447 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gautier?
The median home value in Gautier is $166,400, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Gautier?
The median gross rent in Gautier is $1,040 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Gautier, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Mississippi median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
What is the median age in Gautier?
The median age in Gautier is 37.9 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Gautier?
The average commute to work in Gautier is 24 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gautier?
The unemployment rate in Gautier is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gautier?
22% of adults in Gautier 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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