Question 1

Is Gulfport, MS or Madison, MS cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Gulfport, MS is cheaper. The median home price in Gulfport, MS is approximately $98,500 and in Madison, MS it is approximately $317,200 — a difference of $218,700.

Question 2

Is Gulfport, MS or Madison, MS safer?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

Is Gulfport, MS or Madison, MS more walkable?

Accepted Answer

Madison, MS is more walkable. Gulfport, MS has a Walk Score of 2/100 and Madison, MS has a Walk Score of 19/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Gulfport, MS or Madison, MS?

Accepted Answer

Madison, MS has higher-rated schools. Gulfport, MS has a school rating of N/A and Madison, MS has a rating of 8/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Gulfport, MS or Madison, MS?

Accepted Answer

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

Category	Gulfport, MS	Madison, MS
Housing
Verdict	Think twice	Settle here
Median Price	$99K ✓ Lower price	$317K
Median Rent	$887 ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$31K	$124K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	High	Moderate ✓ More stable
Getting Around
Walk Score	2/100	19/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	1/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	1/100 ✓ More bikeable	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
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	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	N/A	8/10 ✓ 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 with childrenRemote workers needing reliable internetProfessionals looking for affordable housing

Gulfport, MS vs Madison, MS

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