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Buyer / Seller Gauge
Months of supply points to seller-favored conditions in Gulfport.
Under 5 months of supply usually means buyers have fewer choices and sellers keep more leverage, especially when a home is priced cleanly for its pocket.
City-level Redfin rows use rolling three-month windows; months of supply uses Redfin's published value when available and otherwise divides available supply by the monthly sales pace for the rolling window. When Redfin does not publish inventory for an area row, active listings are used as the supply proxy.
Source geography: City Gulfport, FL. Source period: 2026-06-01 to 2026-08-31. Inventory: 137. Active listings counts properties listed during the source window; inventory is a separate supply measure.
Market dataset refreshed (UTC): Sep 12, 2026 14:57
Redfin Data Center Source period ending Aug 2026
About Gulfport
About Gulfport, Florida
In Gulfport, decide how you want to use the water before choosing a property. A home near a public launch is a different purchase from one that includes a private dock or an association's waterfront facilities.
Use comparable sales with similar property type and documented condition. A waterfront setting or a distinctive exterior does not establish a premium without evidence from the actual competing homes.
The current Gulfport snapshot shows 232 active listings, 92 sales in the rolling three-month window, 4.5 mo of supply, a median sale price near $399,735, and about 71 days on market. Use that as a directional read, then compare the exact pocket and price band before making a decision.
Local Economy
What drives daily life and demand around Gulfport?
The City of Gulfport's Marina page, reviewed October 16, 2026, lists the municipal marina at 4630 29th Avenue South with a public boat ramp and trailer parking. It describes Clam Bayou beside the east side of the marina channel, with walking trails, fishing docks and a kayak launch. Confirm current facility conditions, fees and any slip availability with the operator; these amenities are not included with a nearby home.
Commute and corridor access
Walk or drive from the property to the launch or marina you plan to use. Test work trips separately rather than converting nearby recreation into a claim about commuting convenience.
Schools and address-level fit
Check school assignment and transportation with the district for the property's street address. Waterfront access does not replace that review.
Neighborhood structure and fees
For a condo, read the association budget, reserve information, insurance responsibilities and assessment notices. Confirm whether waterfront facilities and parking are assigned, shared or subject to a separate agreement.
Insurance and property screening
Obtain flood and wind quotes for the building and review water-damage disclosures and repair records. If a private dock or seawall is included, investigate its condition and permits separately from the home inspection.
Common Questions
Is Gulfport a good place to live?
In Gulfport, decide how you want to use the water before choosing a property. A home near a public launch is a different purchase from one that includes a private dock or an association's waterfront facilities.
What matters when selling in Gulfport?
Describe what transfers with the property, including any assigned parking or dock rights. Provide repair and association records rather than relying on broad claims about neighborhood character.
What should buyers compare first in Gulfport?
Bring a Gulfport listing and your boating or paddling plans to a Schedule call. We can separate public access from property rights and review the costs that still need confirmation.
County Toolbelt
Pinellas County Toolbelt for Gulfport
County-level links for taxes, zoning, code, safety, housing resources, research, and calculators.
Taxes and property
Zoning and codes
Safety and housing
Research and calculators
Census Snapshot
Gulfport market snapshot
Use this as the numeric baseline. It is Census-backed context for how the area looks on paper before you get into property-level screening.
Market Read
How the numbers tend to translate on the ground
Use comparable sales with similar property type and documented condition. A waterfront setting or a distinctive exterior does not establish a premium without evidence from the actual competing homes.
Bring a Gulfport listing and your boating or paddling plans to a Schedule call. We can separate public access from property rights and review the costs that still need confirmation.
Describe what transfers with the property, including any assigned parking or dock rights. Provide repair and association records rather than relying on broad claims about neighborhood character.
Check rental permission, association restrictions and actual operating expenses before projecting income. Public marina access is useful context, not proof of rental demand or a promised return.
See the complete Census tables 4 detailed groups
Census Data
People and households
- Households 6,060
- Housing units 7,952
- Under 18 9.8%
- Age 65+ 37.7%
- Average household size 1.9
Census Data
Economy and mobility
- Per capita income $52,960
- Bachelor degree or higher 40%
- Labor force participation 49.2%
- Unemployment 6.2%
- Poverty rate 13.4%
- Mean commute 23 min
- Public transportation 0.0%
- Work from home 24.2%
Census Data
Housing profile
- Detached single-family 60.9%
- Homeowner vacancy 1.3%
- Rental vacancy 3.0%
- Median gross rent $1,555
- Built 2000 or later 7.0%
Census Data
Housing costs
- Owner costs with mortgage $1,830
- Owner costs without mortgage $776
- Owner cost burden 35%+ 29.5%
- Rent burden 35%+ 56.7%
Schools
Gulfport schools
Campus location does not establish enrollment eligibility. Verify your exact address, grade level, school year, and any choice or magnet application with the district.
Census place boundary: Gulfport city. This list includes regular, nonvirtual public-school campuses in the 2024-25 NCES records. Check later openings and closures with the district.
District Snapshot
What to verify first
Gulfport generally points to Pinellas County Schools, but exact address decides assignment and program eligibility.
- District Pinellas County Schools
- District grade 2026 A
- District grade 2025 A
- Matched public-school campuses 2
- A-rated schools in snapshot 1
- Charter schools in snapshot 0
- Title I schools in snapshot 2
Check school assignment and transportation with the district for the property's street address. Waterfront access does not replace that review.
School Highlights
School locations and grades
2 of 2 matched campuses have a verified 2026 Florida school grade. The detail list includes all verified grade matches alphabetically, not a ranking.
Review the matched school details 2 verified school details
BOCA CIEGA HIGH SCHOOL
2026 CGULFPORT MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
2026 ALiving Here
Living in Gulfport
This is the everyday layer: what people actually use, how the area moves, and which practical constraints start to matter once the headline city label is out of the way.
Daily Life
What residents actually use
The City of Gulfport's Marina page, reviewed October 16, 2026, lists the municipal marina at 4630 29th Avenue South with a public boat ramp and trailer parking. It describes Clam Bayou beside the east side of the marina channel, with walking trails, fishing docks and a kayak launch. Confirm current facility conditions, fees and any slip availability with the operator; these amenities are not included with a nearby home.
Movement
How routines connect to the rest of the county
Walk or drive from the property to the launch or marina you plan to use. Test work trips separately rather than converting nearby recreation into a claim about commuting convenience.
Costs and constraints
What to screen early
Obtain flood and wind quotes for the building and review water-damage disclosures and repair records. If a private dock or seawall is included, investigate its condition and permits separately from the home inspection. For a condo, read the association budget, reserve information, insurance responsibilities and assessment notices. Confirm whether waterfront facilities and parking are assigned, shared or subject to a separate agreement.
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Compare nearby options and related context
Move from the local overview into nearby alternatives, deeper reads, videos, and common questions without losing the context you started with.
Nearby Alternatives
If Gulfport is close but not quite right
- Saint Petersburg Compare Saint Petersburg homes by the places you will use, the property's flood information and the obligations that come with its building or lot.
- Seminole Lake Seminole Park has trails and a designated boat ramp, but swimming is not permitted. Match the recreation you want to the actual access and the home you can afford.
- South Pasadena For a South Pasadena condo, read the building's repair and financial records before letting the view settle the decision.
Related Content
Deeper reads, videos, and questions
How do I buy and sell at the same time?
It is a juggling act, but it is doable with the right plan. The key is timing your sale and purchase so you are not stuck paying two mortgages or left without a place to live.
Sometimes that means listing your current home first with a flexible closing date. Other times it means making the purchase contingent on selling your current home. There are also options like rent-backs, short-term rentals, or using equity to bridge the gap. I walk clients through each scenario and the numbers behind it.
How far in advance should I plan if I am relocating to Tampa Bay?
Ideally, start planning three to six months in advance. That gives you time to research neighborhoods, get pre-approved for financing, schedule home tours, and arrange moving logistics.
If you are selling a home in another state, I can coordinate with your local agent so the timing is more controlled and you are not stuck in limbo between closings.
How long does it usually take to close in Tampa Bay?
Most closings in the Tampa Bay area take 30 to 45 days from contract to keys in hand. Cash deals can close in under two weeks, while VA, FHA, and conventional loans often take closer to 45 days.
The biggest factors affecting the timeline are financing, inspections, repairs when necessary, and appraisal. I help keep the process moving by coordinating directly with lenders, inspectors, and title companies.
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