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About homes in Gulfport

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Gulfport in Harrison County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1986Median year built1U.S. 1980
44%Built before 1980111% built since 2010
1980Owner-occupied median year built1rentals 1991
65%Detached single-family119% in 5+ unit buildings
55%Owner-occupied170% statewide
$175kMedian home value1Mississippi median $170k

The median home in the city of Gulfport was built in 1986, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Mississippi median of 1986.1 Gulfport's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later.1 Owner-occupied homes in Gulfport are older than rentals: a median build year of 1980 against 1991.1 Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap.

Housing in Gulfport is mostly detached single-family: 65% of units, with 19% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 55% of occupied homes in Gulfport are owner-occupied (70% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Gulfport is valued at $174,600 (ACS), close to the Mississippi median of $169,800.1

The Gulfport - Biloxi Ap station averages 16 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season.2,3 Summers run hot, with about 69 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies. Annual precipitation is about 63 inches, with 19 days a year of an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Cooling dominates the year: about 2,749 cooling degree days against 1,507 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates. Gulfport is about 3 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.4,5 Proximity to salt air makes fastener grade and corrosion protection part of every exterior quote.

Gulfport sits in IECC climate zone 2A (Hot-Humid).6 Building permits in Gulfport are normally issued by the city building department.7,8

Share of Gulfport housing units by year built
Before 19403.2%
1940-195910.8%
1960-197929.5%
1980-199925%
2000-200920.1%
2010 or later11.4%
Sources and notes (8)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
  5. U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
  6. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  7. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  8. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  9. Climate figures are for NOAA station Gulfport - Biloxi Ap, 0.9 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Gulfport, MS?

Most home remodeling projects in Gulfport, MS land between $14,750 and $77,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Gulfport?

The median home in the city of Gulfport was built in 1986, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Mississippi median of 1986. Gulfport's housing is newer than the national mix: 44% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 11% date from 2010 or later. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Gulfport climate like for exterior work?

The Gulfport - Biloxi Ap station averages 16 nights a year at or below 32°F - a short freeze season. Summers run hot, with about 69 days a year at 90°F or more and 1 at 100°F. Annual precipitation is about 63 inches, with 19 days a year of an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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