Living in Gulfport
Gulfport is a small, walkable waterfront town on Boca Ciega Bay with a famously welcoming, offbeat personality. Its downtown along Beach Boulevard features galleries, restaurants and a weekly Tuesday Fresh Market.
It's beloved by retirees, artists and anyone wanting small-town life minutes from St. Pete and the beaches.
Market snapshot
Gulfport home prices right now
$398,310
Median sale price
76 days
Median days on market
+19.8%
Price change vs. last year
Approximate public figures for the three months ending September 2026, from Redfin. Last updated October 2026. Ask Steve for exact, current MLS numbers.
Typical prices
$300K – $1.5M
Home styles
Cottages, bungalows, waterfront homes
Commute
15 min to downtown St. Pete
Vibe
Bohemian, friendly, small-town
County
Pinellas County
Local highlights
- Gulfport Casino Ballroom
- Tuesday Fresh Market
- Waterfront park & pier
- Art galleries
Clymer Park Sculpture Garden
Explore Gulfport’s public sculpture garden and landscaped walkways along Beach Boulevard; use the park as a starting point for a walk toward downtown.
Visitor informationTed Phillips Wood Ibis Park
Visit this Gulfport neighborhood park for a short lake loop, native plantings and a butterfly garden; bring binoculars to watch wading birds from the path.
Visitor informationGulfport History Museum
Visit the city’s history museum on Twenty-Eighth Avenue South to explore Gulfport’s culture and past; check its limited opening schedule before setting out.
Visitor information
Things to do
- Dance night at the Casino Ballroom
- Gallery walk
- Kayak Clam Bayou
- Sunset at the pier
Follow the First Discovery Loop
Use Gulfport’s official walking-trail map for the 1.3-mile First Discovery Loop, linking parks, public art, the library and history museum through downtown streets.
Visitor informationWalk the Wood Ibis lake loop
Take a gentle walk around the 0.28-mile lake trail at Ted Phillips Wood Ibis Park in Gulfport; pause at benches to observe birds.
Visitor informationExplore Clymer Park’s public art
Stroll Gulfport’s Clymer Park Art Walk and sculpture garden, following landscaped paths along the Beach Boulevard parkway; look for the community food forest.
Visitor informationChoose a longer Discover Gulfport walk
Follow the city’s 3.3-mile Discovery Path or choose a shorter segment connecting neighborhood parks and waterfront streets; use the official map to plan crossings.
Visitor information
Check the linked visitor information for current hours, reservations, seasonal access and any storm-related closures. Some outings are nearby rather than within the neighborhood.
Who loves Gulfport
A perfect day in Gulfport
Walk Beach Boulevard for brunch, browse galleries, join the Tuesday Fresh Market, and dance at the Casino ballroom by the bay.
Neighborhoods to know
Downtown Gulfport
Walkable cottages near the waterfront
Stetson & Tangerine
Small homes with big character
Pasadena on the Gulf area
Larger homes and golf nearby
Where locals eat
- Beach Boulevard restaurants
- Pia's Trattoria
- O'Maddy's Bar & Grille
- Tuesday Fresh Market
Parks & outdoors
- Gulfport Beach & Recreation Center
- Clam Bayou Nature Park
- Boca Ciega Bay kayaking
Schools
Pinellas County Schools with nearby magnet programs in St. Pete.
A little history
Gulfport began as Disston City in the 1880s and was renamed in 1910. The Gulfport Casino Ballroom opened in the 1930s and still hosts weekly dances.
Events locals look forward to
Steve's honest take
What people love
- Small-town and artsy
- Walkable waterfront
- Close to St. Pete and the beaches
Good to know
- Low-lying flood areas
- Small homes
- Limited inventory
Typical drive times
35 min
Tampa International Airport
15 min
Nearest Gulf beach
35 min
Downtown Tampa
Approximate, without heavy traffic.
Gulfport questions, answered
Prices are approximate ranges and change with the market. Photos show the style of the area and are illustrative. Contact Steve for current listings and sold data in Gulfport.
