Gulfport, MS vs Universal City, TX
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
Universal City
74.6
#577 nationally
Universal City leads in median household income ($71,287 vs $43,499). Universal City leads in walk score (36 vs 23). Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Universal City, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 74.6 (#577) |
| Population | 72,823 | 20,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $266,030 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $71,287 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 28.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+9.8 |
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
74.6 Score
Universal City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,030
Population
20,028
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Southwest
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