Gulfport, MS vs Ponca City, OK
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
Ponca City
79.9
#102 nationally
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 15.8). Ponca City leads in average commute (15 min vs 22.4 min). Ponca City leads in walk score (32 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Ponca City, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 79.9 (#102) |
| Population | 72,823 | 24,306 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $139,703 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $51,367 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 15 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 85 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | R+49.4 |
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+
79.9 Score
Ponca City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,703
Population
24,306
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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