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Gautier.
About
Life in Gautier
This is genuinely affordable Gulf Coast living, and that's the first thing people notice—median home values around $166,400 with a median household income of $62,480 mean you're not priced out like you would be in most coastal areas. Rent runs about $1,040 a month if that's your route. You're in a bedroom community that's grown intentionally (population around 19,000), sitting between Pascagoula to the east and Ocean Springs to the west, with Interstate 10 access that puts you 30 miles from Gulfport or 42 miles from Mobile if you need bigger-city amenities.
Gautier at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.5%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Gautier: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gautier, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (35.2%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.1%
of residents
65 and Older
15.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.2%
of households
Married Couples
43.7%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
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 9% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Gautier
In Gautier, rent runs 9% above the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
90.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,134
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
66.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $191,182 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MS
Unemployment in Gautier
Unemployment in Jackson County, which includes Gautier, is close to the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Gautier: Jackson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jackson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Gautier Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.6 min avg
How Gautier residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gautier, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 27 mi
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport (GPT)
Regional airport · few flights435k passengers boarded in 2025
- 102 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M 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 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Gautier runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
215.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,888.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Gautier Police Department
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jackson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jackson County, which includes Gautier, the most common type is excessive heat, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Flash Flood | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 13 | Drought | $665,000 |
| 2023 | 31 | Excessive Heat | $791,500 |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $296,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Tornado | $408,000 |
| 2020 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 5 | Tornado | None reported |
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
Jackson County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jackson County, which includes Gautier, is typically good — 255 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
255
per year
Moderate Days
110
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jackson County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 43°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gautier has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 43°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/56°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/58°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
70.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
27
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 41°F | 4.97" |
| Feb | 66°F | 45°F | 4.01" |
| Mar | 72°F | 50°F | 4.73" |
| Apr | 78°F | 56°F | 4.40" |
| May | 84°F | 63°F | 4.95" |
| Jun | 90°F | 71°F | 6.91" |
| Jul | 91°F | 73°F | 6.65" |
| Aug | 91°F | 73°F | 7.89" |
| Sep | 88°F | 69°F | 4.84" |
| Oct | 81°F | 58°F | 3.69" |
| Nov | 71°F | 47°F | 3.79" |
| Dec | 65°F | 43°F | 4.90" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gautier
Uninsured
14.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gautier's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Singing River Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.8 mi away · Pascagoula
Memorial Hospital Biloxi
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14 mi away · Biloxi
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.
Education12.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gautier
Gautier's student/teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 85 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gautier
Gautier has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (85 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
85 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
90 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
98 mi awayPublic Libraries in Gautier
Kathleen Mcilwain Public Library Of Gautier
2100 Library Lane, Gautier
Cities Near Gautier
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Gautier?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Gautier FAQ
Is Gautier, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Gautier's median rent is $1,040/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,926/year. Median home value is $166,400.
Is Gautier, Mississippi safe?⌄
Gautier's violent crime rate was 215 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1888 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Gautier, Mississippi?⌄
Jackson County, which includes Gautier, 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 Gautier, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Gautier is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,040/month and median household income is $61,926/year. The median home value is $166,400. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gautier, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Gautier is 24 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