The Town FilesMolino, Florida
Community in Escambia County · population 1,296 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,200
- Household income
- $74,753
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 48.8
Molino is a community of 1,296 people in Escambia County, Florida. The median home is worth $225,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 93% of Florida towns, better for first-time buyers than 86% of Florida towns, quieter than 85% of Florida towns.
How Molino ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Molino is worth $225,200, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $74,753, which is more affordable than 91% of Florida towns. Median rent is $529 a month. 86.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Molino | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,200 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $529 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $74,753 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 86.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Molino
| People | Molino | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.3% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Molino
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 36.0°F. About 67.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 31 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Molino since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 26, 1973 about 7.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 12 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 3, 1998.
Severe weather in Escambia County since 1996
Escambia County has been included in 42 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Escambia County
Escambia County had 145,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,268 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Molino itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Molino
1 public school with 560 students, about 14.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLINO PARK ELEMENTARY | PK-5 | 560 | 14.7 |
Towns near Molino
- Wallace, FL7.7 mi · 3,868 people · home $400,700
- Gonzalez, FL8.1 mi · 14,586 people · home $278,300
- Chumuckla, FL8.2 mi · 1,063 people · home $293,200
- Pace, FL11.0 mi · 24,684 people · home $293,800
- Ensley, FL12.6 mi · 23,817 people · home $222,000
- Brownsdale, FL14.6 mi · 528 people · home $289,600
- Allentown, FL14.8 mi · 1,023 people · home $243,800
- Ferry Pass, FL14.9 mi · 29,921 people · home $260,100
Molino questions
Is Molino, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Molino scores better for retirees than 50% of Florida towns and quieter than 85%. 19.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.8).
How much does a house cost in Molino?
The median owner-occupied home in Molino is valued at $225,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,753, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $529 a month.
What is the weather like in Molino?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 36.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Molino get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Molino since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 26, 1973. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)