Fort Myers, FL vs Gulfport, MS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Fort Myers
72.9
#805 nationally
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Fort Myers leads in walk score (35 vs 23). Fort Myers leads in median household income ($57,403 vs $43,499). Gulfport leads in cost of living index (90 vs 112).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Myers, FL | Gulfport, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#805) | 77.3 (#255) |
| Population | 97,372 | 72,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,697 | $205,733 |
| Median Household Income | $57,403 | $43,499 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | R+28.9 |
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72.9 Score
Fort Myers, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$307,697
Population
97,372
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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C+
77.3 Score
Gulfport, MS
Mississippi community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$205,733
Population
72,823
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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