Gulf County, Florida
19,102 parcels. Parcel data edition 2026-10-26.
Who owns the land
| Measure | County | Of what | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state owners | 32.9% | 6,140 of 18,681 parcels with a known mailing state | 14.1% | 2 of 63 |
| Absentee owners | 66.7% | Estimated from 10,195 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 38.9% | 4 of 58 |
| Vacant lots | 44.6% | 8,511 of 19,102 parcels in all | 19.1% | 21 of 67 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | 0.2% | 30 of 19,102 parcels with an owner name | 0.5% | 50 of 67 |
| Owned by individuals | 74.6% | 14,248 of 19,102 parcels with an owner name | 80.5% | 60 of 67 |
| Publicly owned | 2.1% | 394 of 19,102 parcels with an owner name | 2.7% | 40 of 67 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 6,140 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 2,468 | 40.2% |
| Alabama | 785 | 12.8% |
| Tennessee | 501 | 8.2% |
| Utah | 406 | 6.6% |
| Texas | 192 | 3.1% |
| North Carolina | 165 | 2.7% |
| Illinois | 138 | 2.2% |
| Ohio | 128 | 2.1% |
| Kentucky | 126 | 2.1% |
| Virginia | 108 | 1.8% |
| 40 other states and territories | 1,114 | 18.1% |
| US military mail (APO/FPO) | 5 | 0.1% |
| Outside the US, or an unrecognized code | 4 | 0.1% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $1,702/month | $1,471/month (median county) | 22 of 67 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +69.0% | +49.3% (median county) | 2 of 67 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $250,000 | $276,000 (median county) | 40 of 67 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 12.2 | 15.3 (median county) | 51 of 67 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +15.6% | +9.0% | 14 of 67 |
Rent: HUD FMR (FY26); HUD sets one rent for a whole metro area. Rent change: HUD FMR, FY2021 to FY2026. Home value: Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average; price-to-rent divides it by twelve months of the HUD rent above. Housing units: Census Housing Unit Estimates (vintage 2025).
Compared with neighboring counties
| County | Out-of-state owners | Absentee owners | Vacant lots | Inherited (estate or heirs) | Owned by individuals | Publicly owned | 2BR rent | Rent change, 5 yrs | Price-to-rent | Housing units 2020-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf County | 32.9% | 66.7% | 44.6% | 0.2% | 74.6% | 2.1% | $1,702 | +69.0% | 12.2 | +15.6% |
| Bay County | 24.8% | 54.4% | 22.4% | 0.5% | 74.4% | 1.6% | $1,682 | +54.6% | 15.4 | +11.5% |
| Calhoun County | 13.5% | 49.5% | 55.9% | 1.8% | 84.2% | 2.6% | $973 | +32.6% | 12.4 | +2.2% |
| Franklin County | 31.4% | 74.8% | 47.5% | 0.1% | 77.2% | 7.1% | $1,186 | +57.5% | 19.2 | +6.1% |
| Liberty County | 12.2% | 51.1% | 52.6% | 1.4% | 75.9% | 14.2% | $1,083 | +47.5% | 9.8 | +1.8% |