Gautier, MS is a small city located on the Gulf Coast in Jackson County. It has a population of approximately 19,000 people. Despite its small size, Gautier is highly ranked for its quality of life. According to the data from BestPlaces.net, Gautier ranks 7th out of all cities in Mississippi for its housing costs and 32nd for overall cost of living. It ranks 5th in the state for crime rate and 10th for diversity index. Furthermore, Gautier ranks 11th among all Mississippi cities for job growth and 4th for air quality. Overall, Gautier has shown itself to be a pleasant place to live with strong rankings across multiple metrics.
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