Santa Rosa County, FL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
193,719 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$88,968 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$302,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$543 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,227 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area
5
Florida
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 50
Feb 5 0 53
Mar 6 0 59
Apr 4 0 66
May 4 0 73
Jun 6 0 79
Jul 7 0 81
Aug 6 0 81
Sep 5 0 77
Oct 4 0 68
Nov 4 0 59
Dec 5 0 52

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 24% of residents leaning left and 72% leaning right.

Liberal (24%) (73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 73%
Hillary Clinton 23%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, FL State Senate District 1, FL State House District 3, FL
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

Martin Luther King Middle School
2 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Learning Academy of Santa Rosa
2 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Wh Rhodes Elementary School
3 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Santa Rosa Christian School
3 miles, W • 3.7 star
Browse all schools near Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area

Colleges

The University of West Florida
15 miles, W • 2.3 star
Fortis Institute-Pensacola
15 miles, SW • 1 star
Browse all colleges near Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area

Hospitals

Santa Rosa Medical Center
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
West Florida Hospital
16 miles, W • 3.2 star
Sacred Heart Hospital
18 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Browse all hospitals near Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area

Airports

Pensacola International Airport
17 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Mobile Regional Airport
73 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Browse all airports near Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent Metro Area