Gulfport, MS vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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
Gulfport leads in crime level (5.4 vs 17.6). Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 23). Poughkeepsie leads in median household income ($53,875 vs $43,499).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gulfport, MS | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,823 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $205,733 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $43,499 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.9 | D+5.4 |
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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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Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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