Gulfport, MS vs Kernersville, 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
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Kernersville leads in median household income ($66,151 vs $43,499). Gulfport leads in walk score (23 vs 20). Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Kernersville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 70.8 (#1057) |
| Population | 72,823 | 28,016 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $323,709 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $66,151 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+13.2 |
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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C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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