Gulf Hills

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Gulf Hills, MS Area Guide

A scenic suburb on Biloxi Bay

Waterfront Scenic Family-Friendly Active Suburban

A charming suburb overlooking Biloxi Bay, stemming from the Gulf of Mexico, Gulf Hills features a beautiful waterfront setting. From lavish homes and luxury apartments to affordable rentals, there’s something for everyone in this city. Local restaurants and bars line Washington Avenue in the heart of town, as well as shops, services, and neighborhood markets. Gulf Hills is home to a large, bayfront golf course and great public schools as well. The city sits approximately seven miles northeast of Biloxi, a bigger metropolis on the coast. Residents appreciate living within minutes of Gulf Islands National Seashore, a national park filled with recreational opportunities and a sandy shoreline.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$60,349

Average: $76,600

Education

3,171

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

4,708

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

40 Years

Largest Age Group

40-49 Years

Approximately 14% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Gulf Hills has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%

Education Distribution

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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

20 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Bikeability

30 / 100

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Maritime & Seafood Industry Museum
  • Gulf Islands National Seashore-Mississippi
  • Mississippi Sandhill Crane National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Gulfport-Biloxi International

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.