Apartments for rent in Gautier, MS

A small city in Mississippi, Gautier has a population of approximately 18,000. The city's population, with an average age of just over 37, is fairly typical compared to other cities in Mississippi, which has an average age of 37. Renters tend to be in the minority in the city, and 65% of residents own their homes. With an average rent of $918 a month, exceeding the state average by $131 a month, relatively high rent costs may be a contributing factor in the higher levels of ownership.

There are three primary industries in Gautier: manufacturing, healthcare, and entertainment. Combined, these industries make up 19% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 6% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $59,000, Gautier workers take home about $5,000 more than the average Mississippi resident. However, Gautier compares less favorably to the national average ($73,345). Compared to the national average (5%), Gautier has a large number of residents over the age of 25 with an Associate's degree (9%). Furthermore, 14% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Gautier has an average commute time of about 28 minutes. Many residents (41%) drive to work, while public transit isn't used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.