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Gulfport, MS
B+
Population: 72,468
Home Price: $138,200
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Overview
Gulfport is a midsize city in the state of Mississippi with a population of 72,468. Gulfport has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Midsize City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(C) Average
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
21.9 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Gulfport, MS
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,851
$23,075
$32,693
Median Household Income
$41,250
$43,206
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
11.6%
7.8%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
22.3%
19.4%
10.5%
Age
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
Median Age
35.6
38.3
42.3
Gender
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
Male
48.2%
47.4%
49.8%
Female
51.8%
52.6%
50.2%
Race
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
White
52.7%
53.2%
80.3%
Black or African American
39.2%
40.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
1.3%
2.7%
Asian
1.3%
0.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
1.4%
1.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
2.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
Median Home Price
$138,200
$103,931
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$733
$521
$801
Family Households
34.8%
34.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
38.8%
38.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
50.1%
67.5%
72.9%
Renters
49.9%
32.5%
27.1%
Education
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
9.8%
12.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.4%
30.4%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
22.3%
20.7%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.1%
10.0%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
13.8%
12.1%
15.0%
Proficiency
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
Mathematics
51.4%
42.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
47.0%
38.0%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
Murder
16.6
9.9
3.0
Rape
34.5
35.9
38.0
Robbery
89.8
58.9
40.7
Assault
185.1
226.3
188.5
Property Crime
Gulfport
Mississippi
United States
Burglary
578.9
684.8
336.1
Theft
3875.2
2347.0
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
370.3
189.5
167.1
Arson
13.8
10.0
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Gulfport, MS
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
fast food
food truck
hot sauce
popeyes
ice cream
ramen
bbq
bbq sauce
seasonings
skincare
wine
mac n cheese
cheese
pork
seafood
crawfish
bbq sauces
offshore fishing
menu items
high school football
country music
football
video games
hiphoprap music
college football
mls
baseball
basketball
teams
fantasy football
ncaa football
stableduel
nfl
business finance
ncaa basketball
player development
asst baseball
horse racing
nfl nhl
inspired by
nft
art museum
creative
digital art
animation
commissions
studios
fashion
pfp
comics
creations
nature
comic
photographs
drawing
photography
showcasing
musical theatre
artistic
spare time
us navy seabee
video games
car enthusiast
video editing
tv shows
nfl nhl
gaming
classic cars
anime
books
golf nut
road trips
random thoughts
sidetracks
memes
fishing
fulltime
comics
hobbie
sports
hiphoprap music
guy vikingscards
radio show
tv
iheart media
tv shows
business finance
nfl nhl
gaming
classic rock
creative
nola nyc nola
pro wrestling
public relations
marketing
advertising
government politics
hospitality
studios
sports
beach
summer
space
recreational
campground
offshore fishing
fishing
pool
waterpark
ski
axe throwing
nature
amenities
aquarium
arts
photography
mountain
landscaping
aviation
home depot
food truck
amazon
kits
sams club
shop instore
shipping
grocery store
advertising
walmart
boutique
liquor store
dollar store
holiday shopping
cashier
weekly enewsletter
klarna
mcdonalds
grocery
packages
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