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Gulfport, Mississippi

city · Harrison County

At a glance

73,003
Population
$174,600
Median home value (all homes)
42% below U.S. median
$205,733
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,086/mo
Median rent
19% below U.S. median
$49,919
Median household income
36% below U.S. median
21.9 min
Average commute
86%
Homes with broadband
61.11%
Locations with fiber available
9.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services4% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes24% below
Insurance2% above
Commute cost27% below
For business: Mississippi is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Chris Beauty College Certificates
Nearest 4-year college59 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates86.6%
College graduates23.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Harrison County Development Commission
The Harrison County Development Commission assists with relocation, workforce development, new industry recruitment and existing industry retention. Our local and state resources include but are not limited to rail system, water and sewer services, real estate, spoil and dredging, industrial parks and more.
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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