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Century, Florida

town · Escambia County

At a glance

1,826
Population
$68,700
Median home value (all homes)
77% below U.S. median
$200,560
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$716/mo
Median rent
47% below U.S. median
$27,609
Median household income
65% below U.S. median
30.5 min
Average commute
84.2%
Homes with broadband
55.31%
Locations with fiber available
7.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing60% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost11% above
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college29 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates76.8%
College graduates5.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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