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Gautier, Mississippi

city · Jackson County

At a glance

19,046
Population
$166,400
Median home value (all homes)
45% below U.S. median
$189,481
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,040/mo
Median rent
23% below U.S. median
$61,926
Median household income
21% below U.S. median
23.6 min
Average commute
92.6%
Homes with broadband
77.15%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 88 — 12% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing27% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities12% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost22% below
For business: Mississippi is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college34 mi
Nearest community college34 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates22%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Jackson County Economic Development
The Jackson County Economic Development Foundation is a public-private partnership providing a unified and comprehensive approach to economic development in Jackson County, working with state, regional, public and private organizations to identify and respond to new business and investment opportunities.
region Southern Mississippi Planning & Dev. Dis
SMPDD is a regional planning and development district serving 15 counties and 38 municipalities in South Mississippi, connecting individuals, businesses, and industries to agencies that provide help and funding for seniors and disabled, job seekers resources, business loan programs, economic development and community development tools, and technical assistance and planning.
state Electric Power Associations of Mississippi
Electric Cooperatives of Mississippi is the unified voice of Mississippi Electric Cooperatives. The page lists 841878 members, 26 electric cooperatives, 98272 miles of energized line, and 3395 employees.
state Entergy Mississippi Economic Development
Mississippi Economic Development is the Entergy Mississippi division providing business and economic development contacts for Mississippi; the page lists regional staff and contact details.
state Mississippi Economic Dev Council
Mississippi Economic Development Council (MEDC) serves as the voice for economic development and chamber stakeholders and professionals across Mississippi.
state Tennessee Valley Authority Sites & Buildings
TVA Economic Development offers programs and services designed to spark job creation, encourage investment, and boost wages in TVA's seven-state region, with site selection services and incentives for businesses.
state Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Economic Development
A Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway organization providing economic development information, including a Membership Directory and lists of TTW Authority Members and TTW Council Board members.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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