The Town FilesGulfport, Florida
City in Pinellas County · population 11,783 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $366,200
- Household income
- $71,203
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 82
- Median age
- 58.8
Gulfport is a city of 11,783 people in Pinellas County, Florida. The median home is worth $366,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 99% of Florida towns, more walkable than 96% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 80% of Florida towns.
How Gulfport ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gulfport is worth $366,200, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 5.1 times the median household income of $71,203, which is more affordable than 36% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,555 a month. 74.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gulfport | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $366,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,555 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $71,203 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.1× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 74.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 14.9% | — |
Who lives in Gulfport
| People | Gulfport | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 37.7% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.9% | — |
| Work from home | 24.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 23.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Gulfport
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 54.3°F. About 52.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 75 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
82 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gulfport since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 15, 1958 about 7.6 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 101 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on September 25, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 3, 2001.
Severe weather in Pinellas County since 1996
Pinellas County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, tornado, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Pinellas County
Pinellas County had 447,680 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,519 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Gulfport itself the ACS puts it at 6.2%.
Public schools in Gulfport
8 public schools with 4,018 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,211 | 18.1 |
| THURGOOD MARSHALL FUNDAMENTAL | 6-8 | 790 | 18.8 |
| DOUGLAS L. JAMERSON JR. ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 559 | 14.7 |
| FAIRMOUNT PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 459 | 16.4 |
| GULFPORT MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 379 | 14.0 |
| MAXIMO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 372 | 16.2 |
| PINELLAS MYCROSCHOOL OF INTEGRATED ACADEMICS AND TECHNOLOGI (charter) | 8-12 | 147 | — |
| DISSTON ACADEMY | 5-12 | 101 | 8.4 |
Towns near Gulfport
- South Pasadena, FL1.8 mi · 5,353 people · home $350,200
- St. Pete Beach, FL2.7 mi · 8,879 people · home $675,700
- Treasure Island, FL3.8 mi · 6,584 people · home $621,600
- St. Petersburg, FL4.2 mi · 258,308 people · home $371,100
- Kenneth City, FL4.8 mi · 5,047 people · home $241,200
- Lealman, FL5.3 mi · 21,189 people · home $196,400
- West Lealman, FL5.4 mi · 16,438 people · home $169,100
- Tierra Verde, FL5.9 mi · 3,836 people · home $865,400
Gulfport questions
Is Gulfport, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gulfport scores better for retirees than 72% of Florida towns and quieter than 51%. 37.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 58.8).
How much does a house cost in Gulfport?
The median owner-occupied home in Gulfport is valued at $366,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,203, so homes cost about 5.1 times income. Median rent is $1,555 a month.
What is the weather like in Gulfport?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 54.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Gulfport get tornadoes?
82 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gulfport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 15, 1958. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)