Question 1

Is Gulfport, MS or Horn Lake, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Gulfport, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Gulfport, MS is approximately $98,500 and in Horn Lake, MS it is approximately $146,300 — a difference of $47,800.

Question 2

Is Gulfport, MS or Horn Lake, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS scores higher on safety. Gulfport, MS has violent crime rated High and property crime rated High. Horn Lake, MS has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate.

Question 3

Is Gulfport, MS or Horn Lake, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Gulfport, MS is more walkable. Gulfport, MS has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Horn Lake, MS has a Walk Score of N/A/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Gulfport, MS or Horn Lake, MS?

Accepted Answer

Horn Lake, MS has higher-rated schools. Gulfport, MS has a school rating of N/A and Horn Lake, MS has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Gulfport, MS or Horn Lake, MS?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Gulfport, MS	Horn Lake, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Think twice
Median Price	$99K ✓ Lower price	$146K
Median Rent	$887 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$31K	$57K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100 ✓ More walkable	Car-dependent
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	20 min
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	F	D+ ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	High	Moderate ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low	Low
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	N/A	7.5/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	First-time homebuyers with tight budgetsPeople looking for a cheap entry into the Gulf CoastIndividuals who can work remotely and don’t need nearby transit	Families seeking affordable suburban homesRenters who prefer a quiet neighborhoodCommuters willing to drive to work

Gulfport, MS vs Horn Lake, MS

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