Best Places to Live in Escambia County, Florida

Escambia County, FL sits on the far western end of Florida's panhandle and has a population approaching 320,000 people across its two largest cities – Pensacola and Milton . Outdoor recreation is plentiful here with miles of white sand beaches dotting both sides Escambia Bay as well ecological preserves like Perdido Key State Park featuring a variety of trails for hikers & cyclists alike. Beach city/Military town - Western tip of Florida Panhandle on Pensacola Bay along the Gulf Coast.

State: Florida
County: Escambia County
Metro Area: Pensacola-Ferry_Pass-Brent
City: Pensacola, Ferry Pass, 13 total

Zip Codes: 32514, 32526, 32506, 32503, 32507, 32533, 32505, 32504, 32534, 32501, 17 total
Cost of Living: -11.0% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 112 ft above sea level

Pros
Nearby beaches
Historic interest
Cost of living

Cons
Arts and culture
Hurricane risk
Growth and sprawl

What Bert Has To Say About Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area

Because of the strategic location and harbor protection, Pensacola has a rich and varied history. It has “changed hands” among nations 13 times, with periods of French, British, and Spanish occupation. A lumber boom in the late 1800’s also left its mark on architecture and historic sites. Today the city has a strong military presence with the Pensacola Naval Air Station, headquarters of the Blue Angels. Educational attainment is fairly high for a town of this type, and the 9000-student University of West Florida adds a college town element.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Escambia County is 4.9% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Escambia County jobs have increased by 1.9%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Escambia County's cost of living is 11.0% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Escambia County's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and November are the most pleasant months in Escambia County, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Escambia county remained very strongly Republican, 56.6% to 41.5%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Escambia County's population is 318,828 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 21.9 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Escambia County is . Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 18.4%.

SCHOOLS

Escambia County public schools spend $8,856 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.9 students per teacher in Escambia County. More Education

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Housing Market in escambia

It's a good time to buy in Escambia. Home Appreciation is up 18.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Escambia is .

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ZIP CODES IN ESCAMBIA COUNTY, FLORIDA

32514, 32526, 32506, 32503, 32507, 32533, 32505, 32504, 32534, 32501, 17 total

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