Gulfport, MS vs Winter Haven, FL
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
Winter Haven
71.1
#1028 nationally
Winter Haven leads in median household income ($56,425 vs $43,499). Gulfport leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 27.9 min). Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Winter Haven, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 71.1 (#1028) |
| Population | 72,823 | 57,109 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $274,480 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $56,425 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 6.5 |
| 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 | R+20.7 |
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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71.1 Score
Winter Haven, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$274,480
Population
57,109
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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