Bloomington, MN vs Gulfport, MS
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.
Bloomington
72.4
#888 nationally
Gulfport
77.3
#255 nationally
Bloomington leads in median household income ($87,381 vs $43,499). Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 8.5). Bloomington leads in walk score (29 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bloomington, MN | Gulfport, MS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#888) | 77.3 (#255) |
| Population | 87,398 | 72,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $369,004 | $205,733 |
| Median Household Income | $87,381 | $43,499 |
| Average Commute | 21.3 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+28.9 |
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72.4 Score
Bloomington, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$369,004
Population
87,398
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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