Gulfport, MS vs Melbourne, 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
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Melbourne leads in walk score (33 vs 23). Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 7.6). Melbourne leads in median household income ($60,917 vs $43,499).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.3 (#255) | 69.9 (#1158) |
| Population | 72,823 | 86,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $360,012 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $60,917 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | R+20.8 |
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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D+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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