Gravel driveway cost in Gulfport, MS
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (1,000 sq ft)
- $2,200 – $9,100
- Per sq ft
- $2.20 – $8.90
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −11%
- US $6,350
- Rank of 300 metros
- #254
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a gravel driveway in Gulfport, plan on $2,200 to $9,100 for 1,000 sq ft, all in. Per sq ft, that is $2.20 to $8.90 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 11% lower than the national one. Construction laborers earn a median of $18.69 an hour in the Gulfport area, 18% below the US median of $22.66.
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Estimated cost for 1,000 sq ft in Gulfport, MS, standard level
$4,300 to $7,050
About $4.25 to $6.90 per sq ft before permits. Labor is about 46% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,250 | $3,700 |
| Labor | $1,950 | $3,200 |
| Permits and fees | $55 | $130 |
| Total | $4,300 | $7,050 |
Cost breakdown for 1,000 sq ft in Gulfport, MS
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,150 | $3,000 | $4,800 | 53% |
| Labor | $1,050 | $2,600 | $4,100 | 46% |
| Permits and fees | $0 | $90 | $180 | 2% |
| Total | $2,200 | $5,650 | $9,100 | 100% |
Where the Gulfport price comes from
We price the labor side from BLS wage data for 2 trades: construction laborers at 50%, operating engineers and other construction equipment operators at 50%. Weighted together, Gulfport wages are 0.82 times the national level. Labor makes up about 46% of the midpoint estimate (50% at national prices).
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Gulfport metro is 96.2 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 1,000 sq ft comes to $3,000, compared with $3,100 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (90.0) and land at $0 to $180.
Gulfport labor market for gravel driveway
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Gulfport is 0.82 times the national level.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 50% of the weighting: a median of $18.69 an hour, 18% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.86 and $22.67 an hour. About 1,090 work in the metro. That is 68.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
For operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073, weighted 50%) the local median is $23.42 an hour, which is 19% below the national $28.78. The middle half of them earn between $19.05 and $27.50 an hour. BLS counts 510 of them working in the area, 32.2 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 30.7), so the local bench is about average.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the construction laborers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($22.67 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $280. At the 25th percentile ($16.86) it shrinks by about $130. The total moves by 4.9% or 2.2%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 158,310 jobs in the Gulfport-Biloxi area. That makes it the 149th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.10% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 50% | $16.86 | $18.69 | $22.67 | $22.66 | 0.82 | metro |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 50% | $19.05 | $23.42 | $27.50 | $28.78 | 0.81 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.82 | |||||
Related projects, priced for Gulfport
Because every project leans on different trades, Gulfport's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, asphalt driveway runs −9% and concrete driveway −19%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt driveway | 600 sq ft | $2,800 – $6,700 | −9% |
| Concrete driveway | 600 sq ft | $3,050 – $7,400 | −19% |
| French drain | 60 linear ft | $540 – $1,850 | −11% |
| Sod installation | 1,500 sq ft | $1,300 – $2,900 | −12% |
| Concrete slab | 400 sq ft | $2,100 – $4,550 | −13% |
| Paver patio | 300 sq ft | $2,600 – $4,700 | −13% |
Is Gulfport cheap or dear? The local comparison
Of the five closest metros, 4 are cheaper than Gulfport. Hattiesburg is the lowest at about $5,500 (midpoint, 1,000 sq ft), 50 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulfport, MSthis page | $2,200 – $9,100 | $5,650 | |
| Mobile, AL50 miles | $2,200 – $8,950 | $5,550 | −2% |
| Hattiesburg, MS50 miles | $2,150 – $8,850 | $5,500 | −3% |
| Slidell, LA55 miles | $2,200 – $9,000 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Daphne, AL75 miles | $2,200 – $9,050 | $5,600 | −1% |
| New Orleans, LA90 miles | $2,300 – $9,400 | $5,850 | +3% |
| Mississippi (statewide) | $2,200 – $8,950 | $5,600 | −1% |
| United States | $2,500 – $10,200 | $6,350 | +12% |
Across 300 US metros, Gulfport comes in at #254 from the top. The priciest is Kahului, HI at $9,500; the cheapest is McAllen, TX at $5,200 (midpoints, 1,000 sq ft). Statewide, Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi figure.
Other Mississippi metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, MS | 270,730 jobs | $2,200 – $8,950 | $5,600 | −1% |
| Hattiesburg, MS | 62,230 jobs | $2,150 – $8,850 | $5,500 | −3% |
Cities with a workforce like Gulfport's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Gulfport against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youngstown, OH | 160,160 jobs | $2,450 – $9,900 | $6,150 | +9% |
| Eugene, OR | 157,710 jobs | $2,650 – $10,700 | $6,650 | +18% |
| Waterbury, CT | 160,710 jobs | $2,800 – $11,300 | $7,050 | +25% |
| Brownsville, TX | 157,450 jobs | $2,050 – $8,400 | $5,200 | −8% |
Climate in Gulfport: timing your gravel driveway job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Gulfport - Biloxi Ap (in the city). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through June is the stretch where digging, grading and setting material in the ground runs into the fewest weather problems in Gulfport (10 of 12 months). July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Gulfport gets about 63 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (7.2 inches in July). Inside the workable window, October and November are the driest, at 3.7 and 4.0 inches. The station averages about 69 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 42 | 4.9 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 46 | 4.4 | Workable |
| Mar | 70 | 52 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Apr | 77 | 58 | 5.5 | Workable |
| May | 84 | 66 | 4.7 | Workable |
| Jun | 89 | 73 | 6.9 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 75 | 7.2 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 75 | 6.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 88 | 71 | 5.2 | Workable |
| Oct | 80 | 60 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 49 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 45 | 4.5 | Workable |
Specs and site conditions that change a Gulfport bid
Stone is sold by weight
Stone is priced by the ton, so every extra inch of depth or foot of width adds loads of delivery.
Permit
A driveway permit is typically $50-$200 where one is needed for a new curb cut or connection; plenty of rural counties require none.
Depth and layers
A proper driveway is a 4-inch base plus a 2-inch top course. Each extra inch of stone adds weight in tons and money.
Cost by quality level and size in Gulfport
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Gulfport wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$2,200 to $4,950
Crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground
Standard
$4,300 to $7,050
Excavated base plus top course, fabric, light grading
Premium
$6,350 to $9,100
Deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| single car (500 sq ft) | $1,100 – $2,500 | $2,150 – $3,600 | $3,200 – $4,650 |
| two car (1,000 sq ft) | $2,200 – $4,950 | $4,300 – $7,050 | $6,350 – $9,100 |
| 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) | $2,200 – $4,950 | $4,300 – $7,050 | $6,350 – $9,100 |
| long rural (2,000 sq ft) | $4,450 – $9,850 | $8,500 – $13,900 | $12,600 – $18,000 |
Optional extras in Gulfport
Extras are quoted nationally and then scaled to Gulfport by the average of the local wage index (0.82) and goods index (0.96), a factor of 0.89. Tick any of them in the estimator above to add them to your total. Treat these as planning figures: an add-on touches different trades than the main job, so the scaling is an approximation.
| Add-on | Local range |
|---|---|
| Add edging (approx. 1 ft per 10 sq ft) | $450 – $1,600 |
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Gravel driveway in Gulfport: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a gravel driveway in Gulfport?
For 1,000 sq ft, expect $2,200 to $9,100 in the Gulfport area. A standard-spec job lands at $4,300 to $7,050. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft for gravel driveway in Gulfport?
About $2.20 to $8.90 per sq ft for materials and labor, plus $0 to $180 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $2.50 to $10.
+Is gravel driveway cheaper in Gulfport or Mobile?
Mobile is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 1,000 sq ft there is $5,550, which is 2% less than Gulfport ($5,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Gulfport?
About 46% at the midpoint, or $2,600 out of $5,650. Materials are 53% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 50%.
+What would 100 ft x 10 ft (1,000 sq ft) cost in Gulfport?
$2,200 to $9,100. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does gravel driveway need a permit in Gulfport?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $0 to $180 for fees in the Gulfport area (our national range of $0 to $200 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Gulfport expensive for gravel driveway compared with the rest of Mississippi?
Gulfport is 1% above the Mississippi statewide estimate ($5,600 at the midpoint). We cover 3 metros in Mississippi; see the state page to compare them.
+What do construction laborers earn in Gulfport?
The BLS median is $18.69 an hour in the Gulfport area, compared with $22.66 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $16.86 to $22.67.
+What do basic and premium gravel driveway work cost in Gulfport?
For 1,000 sq ft, basic work runs $2,200 to $4,950 and premium work $6,350 to $9,100. Basic means: crusher-run spread and compacted on firm ground. Premium means: deep multi-layer build, edging, culvert or drainage.
+When is the best time to install a gravel driveway in Gulfport?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through June. October and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
+What does "add edging" add in Gulfport?
$450 to $1,600 for 1,000 sq ft, from a national range scaled by the local wage and goods indexes.
Gravel driveway near Gulfport
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Gravel Driveway Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- CalculateGravel: Gravel Driveway Cost in 2026 (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Installed range spans a basic spread-and-compact job ($2.50/sq ft low, CalculateGravel) to a full build with excavation ($10/sq ft high, HomeGuide). Materials low end is DIY stone ($1.20/sq ft, CalculateGravel); high end is half of HomeGuide's $10 because it says labor is about 50% of the project.