Gulfport, MS vs Holly Springs, NC
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.
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Holly Springs
69.1
#1252 nationally
Holly Springs leads in median household income ($127,755 vs $43,499). Gulfport leads in cost of living index (90 vs 124). Gulfport leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 28.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Holly Springs, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 69.1 (#1252) |
| Population | 72,823 | 46,271 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $580,845 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $127,755 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+25.6 |
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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D+
69.1 Score
Holly Springs, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$580,845
Population
46,271
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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