How many renters in Gulfport, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.0% (±12.3 points) of renting households in Gulfport, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.0% (±12.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.7% (±11.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.7% (±7.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gulfport
| Share of income spent on rent | Gulfport | Pinellas County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.3% (±3.6 points) | 8.0% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.6% (±3.7 points) | 9.0% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±6.3 points) | 11.3% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±8.0 points) | 11.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.3% (±5.1 points) | 10.1% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.7% (±11.2 points) | 49.9% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Gulfport against Pinellas County, its state and the nation
| Gulfport | Pinellas County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.0% (±12.3 points) | 60.0% (±1.4 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.7% (±11.2 points) | 49.9% (±1.2 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.7% (±7.1 points) | 35.0% (±0.7 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,000 (±$13,198) | $54,442 (±$1,274) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,555 (±$112) | $1,642 (±$18) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Gulfport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pinellas County (60.0%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Pinellas County, Gulfport ranks 13 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 293 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Gulfport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport | — | 64.0% (±12.3 points) | — |
| Bear Creek | 1.4 mi | 92.7% (±28.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Pasadena | 1.8 mi | 71.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Pete Beach | 2.7 mi | 40.4% (±13.1 points) | Lower |
| Treasure Island | 3.8 mi | 66.7% (±34.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| St. Petersburg | 4.2 mi | 57.8% (±2.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenneth City | 4.8 mi | 66.0% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lealman | 5.3 mi | 54.9% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Lealman | 5.4 mi | 50.9% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: St. Pete Beach, FL (40.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Pinellas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Bardmoor | 69.4% (±20.2 points) |
| 8 | Indian Shores | 67.8% (±34.7 points) |
| 9 | Treasure Island | 66.7% (±34.2 points) |
| 10 | Oldsmar | 66.4% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Kenneth City | 66.0% (±15.8 points) |
| 12 | South Highpoint | 65.8% (±16.4 points) |
| 13 | Gulfport | 64.0% (±12.3 points) |
| 14 | East Lake | 63.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 15 | Clearwater | 62.9% (±3.6 points) |
| 16 | Dunedin | 62.6% (±9.2 points) |
| 17 | Pinellas Park | 61.2% (±5.9 points) |
| 18 | Largo | 60.7% (±4.6 points) |
| 19 | Bay Pines | 60.0% (±43.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Pinellas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gulfport
Are renters in Gulfport rent-burdened?
64.0% of renting households in Gulfport pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Gulfport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gulfport, FL spends 38.7% (±7.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulfport city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulfport city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gulfport city, Florida
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Gulfport city, Florida (place:28175, in state:12).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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