The Town FilesGautier, Mississippi
City in Jackson County · population 19,024 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $166,400
- Household income
- $61,926
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 37.9
Gautier is a city of 19,024 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $166,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 97% of Mississippi towns, more seaside character than 97% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 70% of Mississippi towns.
How Gautier ranks
Percentile among Mississippi towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Mississippi towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Gautier is worth $166,400, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $61,926, which is more affordable than 61% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,040 a month. 66.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gautier | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $166,400 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,040 | $820 |
| Median household income | $61,926 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 66.8% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Gautier
| People | Gautier | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 25.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.0% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.5% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 9.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 6.6% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 23.6 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.6% | 83.3% |
Weather in Gautier
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.9°F. About 61.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 27 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gautier since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 19, 2023 about 5.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 20 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 19, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 18, 2022.
Severe weather in Jackson County since 1996
Jackson County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4899: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3640: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 12, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4727: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes. |
| October 22, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4626: Hurricane Ida |
| August 28, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3569: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Jackson County
Jackson County had 51,303 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,641 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Gautier itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in Gautier
6 public schools with 2,834 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAUTIER HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 874 | 15.1 |
| GAUTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 7-8 | 437 | 11.5 |
| MARTIN BLUFF | PK-4 | 408 | 12.4 |
| GAUTIER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 402 | 11.5 |
| SINGING RIVER ACADEMY | 5-6 | 398 | 11.4 |
| COLLEGE PARK ELEM | PK-4 | 315 | 12.1 |
Towns near Gautier
- Gulf Park Estates, MS6.2 mi · 5,972 people · home $212,500
- Pascagoula, MS6.9 mi · 22,010 people · home $144,700
- Moss Point, MS7.7 mi · 12,147 people · home $110,100
- Ocean Springs, MS7.7 mi · 18,429 people · home $259,400
- Escatawpa, MS9.0 mi · 3,254 people · home $107,900
- Gulf Hills, MS9.2 mi · 8,526 people · home $203,700
- Vancleave, MS9.7 mi · 5,592 people · home $247,400
- St. Martin, MS12.3 mi · 7,811 people · home $172,400
Gautier questions
Is Gautier, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gautier scores better for retirees than 28% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 41%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in Gautier?
The median owner-occupied home in Gautier is valued at $166,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,926, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,040 a month.
What is the weather like in Gautier?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 40.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Gautier get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gautier since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 19, 2023. The typical Mississippi town has had 31.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)