Living in Gulf Hills, Mississippi
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gulf Hills · Census data 2020–2024
Gulf Hills has 8,451 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $72,839 (29% higher than the Mississippi median), the median home value is $203,700, the median rent is $1,401/month.
Gulf Hills at a glance
- Population
- 8,451
- Median age
- 35.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $72,839State: $56,447
- Median home value
- $203,700State: $169,800
- Median rent
- $1,401/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gulf Hills a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Gulf Hills
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gulf Hills the median home value is $203,700, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,401 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,512 a month in housing costs.
Gulf Hills median household income
The median household income in Gulf Hills is $72,839 and the income per person is $35,455. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Mississippi: 18.9%).
Housing in Gulf Hills: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,747
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.40
Gulf Hills demographics
- Population
- 8,451
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 3,521
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gulf Hills ›
Education in Gulf Hills
37% of adults 25 and older in Gulf Hills have a bachelor's degree or higher (Mississippi: 25.1%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gulf Hills
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.9%
- Drive alone
- 71.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Gulf Hills vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Hills | 8,451 | $72,839 | $203,700 | $1,401 |
| Ocean Springs | 18,646 | $79,712 | $259,400 | $1,358 |
| St. Martin | 8,139 | $55,000 | $172,400 | $1,231 |
| Latimer | 6,756 | $70,237 | $189,400 | $1,122 |
| Gulf Park Estates | 6,264 | $65,556 | $212,500 | $1,320 |
| D'Iberville | 13,203 | $66,016 | $210,100 | $1,249 |
| Biloxi | 48,861 | $57,204 | $225,100 | $1,089 |
| Gautier | 19,046 | $61,926 | $166,400 | $1,040 |
| Vancleave | 5,078 | $70,313 | $247,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Gulf Hills, MS?
The median household income in Gulf Hills is $72,839, 29% 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 Gulf Hills?
The median home value in Gulf Hills is $203,700, compared with $169,800 in Mississippi.
How much is rent in Gulf Hills?
The median gross rent in Gulf Hills is $1,401 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Gulf Hills, MS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Mississippi median; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Gulf Hills?
The median age in Gulf Hills is 35.1 years (Mississippi: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Gulf Hills?
The average commute to work in Gulf Hills is 26 minutes; 15.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gulf Hills?
The unemployment rate in Gulf Hills is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gulf Hills?
37% of adults in Gulf Hills 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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