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Pensacola Beach, FL

Pensacola Beach, FL is a popular getaway destination with beach and waterfront appeal and a lively local scene.

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Population
11,889
+1.20% YoY
Median rent
$1,973/mo
Median home
$470k
Sunny days/yr
235
School rating
7.9/10
Walk score
57/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 61.5/100

Job market

Median income$66,178
Unemployment2.5%
Job growth (yoy)0.5%

Top industries

TourismHealthcareAerospaceFinance

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Walk & schools

School Rating

7.9/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score57/100
Transit score16/100
Bike score62/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index2
Property crime index32.4

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index109.4

100 = US national average. Near average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Mar–Apr–May, Sep–Oct–Nov

Shoulder
Jun, Aug
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Jul–Aug (humidity)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Moderate rainfall

Summers average 91°F, winters 63°F. moderate rainfall; plenty of sun.

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