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Moving to Gulfport, Mississippi
Moving to Gulfport can involve apartments, established neighborhoods, suburban homes, newer developments, or properties near regional employment corridors. Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, property rules, truck restrictions, road construction, summer heat, storm conditions, and peak-hour traffic before moving day.
Right now in Gulfport: 77°F, clear sky
Gulfport at a Glance
Population
76,506
Median Age
38.0 years
Median Household Income
$49,919
Typical Commute
Approximately 22 minutes
Population Density
1,375 people/sq mi
Source: Census Vintage incorporated-place estimate; ACS 5-year table-based Summary File; U.S. Census Bureau Places Gazetteer.
Why Gulfport Is a Great Place to Live
Local services and community resources
Gulfport maintains official government resources for residents and local services.
Explore GulfportVerified Census geography
The guide uses the official Census-place geography for Gulfport city in Harrison County.
Review Census geographyRegional transportation
Mississippi transportation resources support road, transit, and regional travel planning.
Review transportationWeather in Gulfport
Gulfport moves can be affected by extreme heat, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, storm surge, and strong winds.
Current Conditions
77°F
Clear sky
Source: Open-Meteo (open-meteo.com)
About Humidity & Feels-Like Temperatures
High relative humidity can make warm temperatures feel more uncomfortable because perspiration evaporates less efficiently. The "feels like" figure above combines temperature, humidity, and wind into an apparent temperature reported by the weather provider.
| Month | Avg High (°F) | Avg Low (°F) | Avg Precipitation (in) | Avg Relative Humidity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59 | 44 | 6.8 | 77 |
| Feb | 64 | 51 | 4.7 | 81 |
| Mar | 69 | 57 | 6.1 | 78 |
| Apr | 75 | 63 | 4.8 | 77 |
| May | 81 | 70 | 6.3 | 80 |
| Jun | 87 | 75 | 5 | 78 |
| Jul | 89 | 78 | 5.4 | 79 |
| Aug | 91 | 78 | 3.6 | 74 |
| Sep | 86 | 73 | 4.3 | 73 |
| Oct | 79 | 64 | 3.5 | 70 |
| Nov | 70 | 57 | 3.4 | 76 |
| Dec | 62 | 49 | 5.7 | 78 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API
Major Employment Sectors in Gulfport
Travel times in and around Gulfport vary by address, road access, construction, commuter traffic, school schedules, events, and weather.
These sectors describe Gulfport’s employment base — not a live job board.
Healthcare and Social Services
Healthcare and social-service employers support jobs in and around Gulfport.
Official local and regional resourcesEducation and Public Services
Schools, government, utilities, and public services support employment in the Gulfport area.
Official local and regional resourcesProfessional, Retail, Construction, Manufacturing, Transportation, and Local Services
Employment varies with regional institutions, commercial activity, industry, construction, transportation access, and local demand.
Official local and regional resourcesMoving Here: Pros and Cons of Gulfport
Pros
- Gulfport provides official municipal resources for departments, public works, permits, parks, and resident information.
- Official state transportation, aviation, utility, emergency, weather, and vehicle resources are available.
Cons
- Seasonal weather can complicate loading, road travel, and utility timing.
- Parking restrictions, stairs, elevators, construction, long carries, and permits can increase moving time.
- Peak traffic, storms, and road work can affect schedules and travel times.
Getting Around Gulfport
Review Connect MS Public Transit and the official Gulfport website for current transportation providers, routes, schedules, accessibility, road projects, and service alerts.
Connect MS Public Transit
Review official transit, accessibility, and transportation resources.
Review transportationMississippi Department of Transportation
Check official roadway, construction, closure, incident, and travel information.
Check road conditionsMississippi Department of Transportation Intermodal Planning
Review official airport and aviation resources.
Review airportsGulfport Moving Essentials
Emergency Resources
- Emergency Police, Fire, or Medical Help 911 Call 911 for an immediate threat to life, safety, or property. Source: Official Gulfport resource
- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency Review statewide emergency preparedness, hazards, alerts, and public-safety information. Source: Mississippi
- National Weather Service Review official forecasts, watches, warnings, flooding, wind, heat, winter, tropical, and severe-weather information as applicable. Source: National Weather Service
Utilities
- Mississippi Public Service Commission Review state utility regulation, provider, and consumer information. Source: Mississippi
- Gulfport Official Services Confirm address-specific water, sewer, refuse, billing, and public-works information with the city. Source: Official Gulfport resource
Driver License & Vehicle Registration
- Mississippi Driver Services Bureau Review driver-license, identification, title, registration, plates, and vehicle requirements. Source: Mississippi
- Mississippi Department of Transportation Review official road, traffic, construction, closure, incident, and travel information. Source: Mississippi
City Services
- Official Gulfport Services Municipal government, public works, permits, public safety, parks, utilities, and resident information. Source: Official Gulfport resource
- Harrison County County relationship verified through official U.S. Census geography; use the official state county directory for county-government resources. Source: Official government resource
- Connect MS Public Transit Official statewide transit, roadway, and transportation information. Source: Mississippi
All links point to official sources reviewed by our editorial team. Utility service areas can differ across the metro — confirm your provider with your specific address.
Gulfport Moving Costs & Tips
Gulfport local moves are commonly priced by labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing materials, and property access. Stairs, elevators, long carries, parking limits, difficult access, and permit requirements can increase moving time.
People Also Ask
How are movers in Gulfport usually priced?
Local moves commonly use labor time, crew size, truck use, travel time, packing, and access. Parking restrictions, stairs, elevators, permits, and difficult access can affect total labor time.
What should I confirm before moving day in Gulfport?
Confirm parking, loading access, stairs, elevators where applicable, property rules, utility activation, truck restrictions, weather, road conditions, and any required local permits or reservations.
What weather can affect a Gulfport move?
Gulfport moves can be affected by extreme heat, thunderstorms, heavy rain, flooding, tropical storms, hurricanes, storm surge, and strong winds.
Sources & Methodology
Movers Near Me is an independent directory: no broker or carrier affiliations, no charge to be listed, and no lead selling. Government fields on mover profiles — USDOT status, fleet size, driver counts, inspection data — are verified exclusively against the FMCSA SAFER system. Movers Near Me evaluates companies using public licensing, operating, safety, ownership and service information, with additional manual review and verification where completed.
- Official Gulfport Government
- https://www.gulfport-ms.gov/ — Official municipal government, departments, services, public works, permits, parks, and resident information.
- Mississippi State and County Directory
- https://www.sos.ms.gov/publications-external-affairs/publications/state-county-directory — Official state directory for county resources; Census relationship verified for Harrison County.
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Table-Based Summary File
- https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/acs/data/summary-file.html — Official source for Census-place population where applicable, median age, median household income, aggregate travel time, and worker travel-time denominator.
- U.S. Census Bureau Vintage City and Town Population Totals
- https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html — Official incorporated-place population estimate source where applicable.
- U.S. Census Bureau Places Gazetteer
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2025_Gazetteer/2025_gaz_place_28.txt — Official place FIPS, Census label, coordinates, and land area.
- U.S. Census Bureau Place-by-County Relationship File
- https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/reference/codes2020/national_place_by_county2020.txt — Official Census geography source used to verify county relationship: Harrison County.
- Connect MS Public Transit
- https://mdot.ms.gov/connectms/ — Official state transit and transportation information.
- Mississippi Department of Transportation Intermodal Planning
- https://mdot.ms.gov/portal/intermodal_planning/ — Official airport and aviation information.
- Mississippi Public Service Commission
- https://www.psc.ms.gov/ — Official utility regulation, provider, and consumer information.
- Mississippi Emergency Management Agency
- https://www.msema.org/home — Official statewide emergency-management and preparedness information.
- National Weather Service
- https://www.weather.gov/ — Official forecasts, watches, warnings, flooding, wind, heat, winter, tropical, and severe-weather information as applicable.
- Mississippi Driver Services Bureau
- https://www.driverservicebureau.dps.ms.gov/ — Official driver-license, identification, title, registration, and vehicle information.
- Official city website
- https://www.gulfport-ms.gov/
Last reviewed by Sarah C. on August 13, 2026.