Median Age
58 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
12%
Over 65
38%
Gulfport
Gulfport, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$802
Population
11,810
Renter Mix
31% Rent
The amenities of the city with a laid-back beach town vibe
Suburb
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Coastal
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Beach
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Boating
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Fishing
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Casino
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Upscale
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Affordable
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Gulfport is a coastal suburban community on the west side of St. Petersburg. The city’s location allows residents to enjoy both the urban amenities of the Tampa/St. Pete area as well as direct access to the region’s stellar beaches, boating, and fishing opportunities. Beach Boulevard is the perfect place to experience the community’s dining and nightlife as the road runs toward Gulfport Casino on the shore of Boca Ciega Bay. The rental market in town is quite diverse, ranging from budget-friendly apartments and suburban homes inland to swanky condos overlooking the city’s marinas.
Explore the City
Independently-owned shops along Beach Boulevard
The Stetson University College of Law is in a historic 1920s resort hotel
The Walter and Bert Williams Fishing Pier offers amazing bay views
The Pasadena Yacht & Country Club includes amenities like tennis courts and a pool
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,407
Average: $76,669
Education
4,752
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,818
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gulfport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
31%
Non-Renters
69%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gulfport, FL is $611 for a studio, $802 for one bedroom, and $1,312 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gulfport has increased by 0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$802/month
475 Sq Ft
House
$3,233/month
1,274 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,268/month
1,031 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gulfport, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
70
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Gulfport Montessori Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
435 Students
Public
Grades K-12
106 Students
Public
Grades K-12
106 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,423 Students
Public
Grades K-12
106 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Boyd Hill Nature Preserve
- Education Innovation Center
- Secrets of the Sea Marine Exploration Center and Aquarium
- Great Explorations Children's Museum
- Sunken Gardens
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- St Pete-Clearwater International
- Tampa 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.