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Gulfport, Florida

Introduction to Gulfport, Florida

Gulfport, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 2 miles SW of St. Petersburg, Florida (center to center) and 20 miles SW of Tampa, Florida. The city is considered part of the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Gulfport has a population of 12,527.

Gulfport History

Gulfport was called Disston City in 1884, after its earliest settler Hamilton Disston. The postal authorities changed the name to Bonafacio in 1890. This was followed by an attempt to develop the community by naming it Veteran City. It was done with the hope of attracting Civil War veterans to settle there. In 1905, it was connected to St. Petersburg through a trolley line. A pier was also extended into Boca Ciega Bay. These developments acted as a catalyst of progress as the city began to grow. It was incorporated in 1910 and named Gulfport.

Gulfport and nearby Attractions

  • Catherine A. Hickman Theater
  • Pass-A-Grille-Beach
  • Gulfport Casino
  • Gulfport Historical Society Museum

Things To Do In Gulfport

Gulfport has an air of tranquility and an old world charm. It is a great place to relax. The popular activities include fishing, swimming and other water sports. There are some excellent restaurants which offer great dining experiences. The stores situated along the Beach Boulevard offer a variety of quaint art and craft products. Essentially, Gulfport offers people a wonderful chance to experience life in a gentle, unhurried manner.

Gulfport Transportation

Air transportation is available from St. Petersburg-Clearwater International and Tampa International Airport.

Gulfport Higher Education

Hillsborough Community College provides opportunities for a college education.

High Points

Gulfport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Gulfport Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Gulfport Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 18%Gulfport Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Gulfport, FL

Comparing Gulfport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population108
Senior Citizens109
Female Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity74
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population34
Children Under 5 Years Old12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married12
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults56
People Above Poverty45
People in Middle Class or Better35
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use89
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
Affordability of Property Taxes98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built41

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime35
Low Violent Crime14

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