The Town FilesGulf Park Estates, Mississippi
Community in Jackson County · population 5,972 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,500
- Household income
- $65,556
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 37.8
Gulf Park Estates is a community of 5,972 people in Jackson County, Mississippi. The median home is worth $212,500, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). It ranks more seaside character than 99% of Mississippi towns, more upscale than 91% of Mississippi towns, better for families than 90% of Mississippi towns.
- #5 in 24 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Mildest Winters
- #6 in The 20 Best Small Towns for Families in Mississippi
- #15 in 24 Small Towns in Mississippi With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #18 in The 21 Best Small Towns to Retire in Mississippi
- #50 in The 50 Most Affordable Seaside Small Towns in America
How Gulf Park Estates 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 Gulf Park Estates is worth $212,500, above the typical Mississippi town ($124,700). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $65,556, which is more affordable than 30% of Mississippi towns. Median rent is $1,320 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Gulf Park Estates | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,500 | $124,700 |
| Median rent | $1,320 | $820 |
| Median household income | $65,556 | $45,965 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 65.3% |
| Median year built | 1999 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Gulf Park Estates
| People | Gulf Park Estates | Typical Mississippi town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.8 | 37.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 16.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 19.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.0% | 22.9% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 4.0% |
| Average commute | 26.1 min | 23.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 99.4% | 83.3% |
Weather in Gulf Park Estates
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 43.6°F. About 66.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.3 inches of snow (typical Mississippi town: 0.5 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gulf Park Estates since 1950, compared with 31 for the typical Mississippi town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 3, 1988 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 30, 2021.
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 Gulf Park Estates itself the ACS puts it at 1%.
Towns near Gulf Park Estates
- Ocean Springs, MS2.4 mi · 18,429 people · home $259,400
- Gulf Hills, MS4.7 mi · 8,526 people · home $203,700
- Gautier, MS6.2 mi · 19,024 people · home $166,400
- St. Martin, MS7.4 mi · 7,811 people · home $172,400
- Latimer, MS9.2 mi · 6,720 people · home $189,400
- D'Iberville, MS9.3 mi · 12,721 people · home $210,100
- Biloxi, MS11.1 mi · 49,449 people · home $225,100
- Pascagoula, MS12.1 mi · 22,010 people · home $144,700
Gulf Park Estates questions
Is Gulf Park Estates, Mississippi a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Gulf Park Estates scores better for retirees than 71% of Mississippi towns and quieter than 13%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.8).
How much does a house cost in Gulf Park Estates?
The median owner-occupied home in Gulf Park Estates is valued at $212,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,556, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,320 a month.
What is the weather like in Gulf Park Estates?
July highs average 89.7°F and January lows 43.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.3 inches of snow.
Does Gulf Park Estates get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Gulf Park Estates since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 3, 1988. 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)