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Gulfport.
About
Life in Gulfport
Gulfport is a community of 11,735 people in Florida. The median household income is $71,203, median rent runs about $1,555 per month, and median home values are around $366,200. Unemployment is low at 3.7%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Gulfport at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
58.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.4%
Foreign-Born
8.9%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Population Growth
-3.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.9% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Gulfport: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gulfport, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (12.5%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
9.8%
of residents
65 and Older
37.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
11.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
40.4%
of households
Married Couples
37.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.91
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Gulfport
In Gulfport, rent runs 7% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,301
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
74.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1963
median year built
Vacant Homes
23.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $348,410 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Gulfport and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Pinellas County, which includes Gulfport, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Gulfport: Pinellas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Pinellas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Gulfport is about 1% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Gulfport Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro area
Commute23.1 min avg
How Gulfport residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gulfport, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Major hub12.1M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 45% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Gulfport runs 45% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
180.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,109.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Gulfport Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Pinellas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Pinellas County, which includes Gulfport, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Lightning | $376,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Lightning | $43.9M |
| 2023 | 4 | Tropical Storm | $655,000 |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.7M |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $61,000 |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $56.4M |
| 2019 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $205,000 |
| 2018 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $753,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Pinellas County, county-wide
Gulfport is about 1% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Pinellas County, which includes Gulfport, is typically good — 254 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
254
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Pinellas County, county-wide
Gulfport is about 1% of Pinellas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 56°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gulfport has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 56°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
82°/66°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/77°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/69°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
72°/56°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.0"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
75
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
0
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
113
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 54°F | 2.97" |
| Feb | 73°F | 57°F | 2.17" |
| Mar | 77°F | 61°F | 2.86" |
| Apr | 82°F | 66°F | 2.60" |
| May | 87°F | 72°F | 2.54" |
| Jun | 90°F | 76°F | 7.18" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 8.35" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 9.33" |
| Sep | 89°F | 76°F | 7.51" |
| Oct | 84°F | 70°F | 2.52" |
| Nov | 77°F | 63°F | 1.61" |
| Dec | 72°F | 58°F | 2.84" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gulfport
Uninsured
7.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gulfport's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida Pasadena Hospital A Part of HCA Florid
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 1.8 mi away · Saint Petersburg
St Anthonys Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.8 mi away · Saint Petersburg
HCA Florida St Petersburg Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Saint Petersburg
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gulfport
Gulfport's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 40.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
3
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Gulfport (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 18,950 students · in-state tuition $2,682 · 37% graduate · median earnings $46,150 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,888 students · in-state tuition $53,436 · 64% graduate · median earnings $57,875 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen College of Nursing-Tampa Bay
9.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,465 students · in-state tuition $18,790 · 60% graduate · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: De Soto National Memorial, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gulfport
Gulfport has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being De Soto National Memorial (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
De Soto National Memorial
National Memorial
16 mi awayPublic Libraries in Gulfport
Gulfport Public Library
5501 28th Avenue South, Gulfport
Cities Near Gulfport
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Gulfport FAQ
Is Gulfport, Florida affordable?⌄
Gulfport's median rent is $1,555/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $71,203/year. Median home value is $366,200.
Is Gulfport, Florida safe?⌄
Gulfport's violent crime rate was 181 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2109 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Gulfport, Florida?⌄
Pinellas County, which includes Gulfport, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Gulfport, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Gulfport is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,555/month and median household income is $71,203/year. The median home value is $366,200. About 58% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gulfport, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Gulfport is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from