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Pensacola, Florida

city · Escambia County

At a glance

54,036
Population
$314,400
Median home value (all homes)
4% above U.S. median
$267,430
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,322/mo
Median rent
2% below U.S. median
$74,212
Median household income
6% below U.S. median
22 min
Average commute
92.4%
Homes with broadband
68.89%
Locations with fiber available
6.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing21% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost20% below
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 college4 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates92.9%
College graduates43%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Pensacola
Official City of Pensacola government site offering information on city services, departments, permitting and development processes, meetings, and community programs.
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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