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Surprise, AZ vs Gulf Breeze, FL

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- Gulf Breeze is 0% more densely populated than Surprise.
- People are 0.2% more likely to be married in Gulf Breeze.
- The Median Age is 7.8 years older in Gulf Breeze.
 Surprise, AZGulf Breeze, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock6,249329,725,481
 Female Population52.3%  Unlock50.5%
 Male Population47.7%  Unlock49.5%
 Median Age  Unlock49.538.4
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 Population - 2010117,604  Unlock309,327,143
 Population - 2000  Unlock5,665285,036,114
 Population - 19907,122  Unlock251,960,433
 Pop. 2000 to Now  Unlock24.9%15.6%
 Pop. 1990 to Now1,977.6%  Unlock30.8%
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 Population Density  Unlock1,335.093.4
 Land Area108.2  Unlock3,531,905.4
 Water Area  Unlock18.9264,836.8
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 Est. Total Population By Age
 Surprise, AZGulf Breeze, FLUnited States
 Age 0 to 45.3%  Unlock5.9%
 Age 5 to 9  Unlock3.7%6.1%
 Age 10 to 147.8%  Unlock6.6%
 Age 15 to 17  Unlock6.3%3.9%
 Age 18 to 203.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Age 21 to 24  Unlock0.6%5.2%
 Age 25 to 3410.3%  Unlock13.8%
 Age 35 to 44  Unlock13.9%12.9%
 Age 45 to 5412.9%  Unlock12.6%
 Age 55 to 59  Unlock8.6%6.7%
 Age 60 to 645.1%  Unlock6.3%
 Age 65 to 74  Unlock13.3%9.6%
 Age 75 to 848.4%  Unlock4.5%
 Age 85 and over  Unlock4.8%1.9%
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 Race
 Surprise, AZGulf Breeze, FLUnited States
 White67.8%  Unlock59.4%
 Black  Unlock2.1%12.2%
 Asian2.3%  Unlock5.6%
 Native American  Unlock0.7%0.6%
 Hawaiian, Pacific Islander0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 Other  Unlock1.4%0.4%
 Two or More Races3.2%  Unlock3.2%
 Hispanic  Unlock11.2%18.4%
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 Marriage & Family
 Surprise, AZGulf Breeze, FLUnited States
 Married Population59.5%  Unlock49.8%
     Currently Married  Unlock58.4%48.0%
 Married but Separated1.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Single Population  Unlock40.4%50.2%
 Never Married25.1%  Unlock33.8%
 Divorced  Unlock14.9%10.8%
 Widowed5.4%  Unlock5.6%
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 Household Size  Unlock2.332.60
 Households52,205  Unlock124,010,992
 Family Households  Unlock1,70780,755,759
     Married couple, w/children31.6%  Unlock30.5%
     Married couple, no children  Unlock51.9%42.9%
 Non Family Households12,714  Unlock43,255,233
     Single householder, w/children  Unlock7.9%15.8%
     Single householder, no children7.2%  Unlock10.8%
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Gulf Breeze    7 Reviews

If you have already retired or it's just around the corner; Gulf Breeze, FL is a great place to consider. With multiple Navy and Air Force bases in the surrounding  More

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Over 16 years ago

I live in a town East of Gulf Breeze called Navarre off the coastal route 98. I don't know why it isn't on the list of towns. Navarre, and Navarre Beach, especially is  More

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Over 17 years ago

I grew up in the north so for me the heat and humidity here is nothing short of relentless which is difficult because I am really an outdoors person. If you choose to  More

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