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Gulfport, FL is a popular destination for people looking to settle down. It offers a great selection of restaurants, shopping centers, and entertainment options. The average two bedroom rent in Gulfport is around $1,650 compared to the US average of $1,430 - making it an affordable option. Additionally, the Grocery Cost Index in Gulfport is 105 versus 100 in the US so its more affordable than other cities. Gulfport is also home to well-known companies including Bright House Networks, Duke Energy, Tampa General Hospital, and Raymond James Financial. With its attractive rental prices and excellent local businesses opportunities it's no wonder why many people are choosing Gulfport as their new hometown.

Gulfport has an unemployment rate of 4.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Gulfport has seen the job market increase by 2.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 41.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Gulfport
- The Sales Tax Rate for Gulfport is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Gulfport is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Gulfport
- The average income of a Gulfport resident is $29,887 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Gulfport resident is $56,896 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGulfport, FloridaUnited States
  4.46
  -4.3%-6.2%
  41.0%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $42,374$37,638
  $56,896$69,021
  $74,216$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.3%6.8%
  5.4%10.0%
  1.6%2.5%
  13.2%11.0%
  3.5%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  2.6%1.9%
  3.9%4.7%
  4.0%1.9%
  9.9%7.6%
  0.2%0.1%
  2.3%4.2%
  10.4%9.3%
  16.3%14.0%
  5.4%2.1%
  6.3%7.0%
  4.4%4.8%
  3.1%4.7%
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Gulfport is a very small city about 2 miles square. Located on the bay with a strong downtown  More

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Over 16 years ago

Year around you can't beat the weather if you are tired of the cold in the norther states. It can be hot but with a cool Gulf breeze almost always blowing it doesn't  More

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I live in Gulfport FL and I love it. It is one of the friendliest, most laid-back and TOLERANT towns I've eve been in. A wonderul place to live. And the city of St  More

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