The Town FilesPensacola, Florida
City in Escambia County · population 54,312 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $314,400
- Household income
- $74,212
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 70
- Median age
- 41.3
Pensacola is a city of 54,312 people in Escambia County, Florida. The median home is worth $314,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 89% of Florida towns, hipper than 88% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 84% of Florida towns.
How Pensacola 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 Pensacola is worth $314,400, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $74,212, which is more affordable than 61% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,322 a month. 64.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pensacola | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,400 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,322 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $74,212 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 64.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Pensacola
| People | Pensacola | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 16.7% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.0 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 92.4% |
Weather in Pensacola
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 43.7°F. About 68.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pensacola since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 23, 2016 about 3.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 6, 2011.
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 Pensacola itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Public schools in Pensacola
57 public schools with 29,740 students, about 19.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PINE FOREST HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,737 | 21.7 |
| WASHINGTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,691 | 25.6 |
| ESCAMBIA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,654 | 29.5 |
| WEST FLORIDA HIGH SCHOOL/TECHNICAL | 9-12 | 1,345 | 23.2 |
| PENSACOLA HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 1,205 | 25.1 |
| JIM C. BAILEY MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,097 | 23.3 |
| BEULAH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,004 | 34.6 |
| FERRY PASS MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 959 | 20.8 |
| BEULAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | K-5 | 952 | 19.4 |
| BELLVIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 816 | 19.9 |
| SCENIC HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 804 | 22.3 |
| PINE MEADOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 761 | 18.6 |
Towns near Pensacola
- Goulding, FL2.3 mi · 3,392 people · home $89,700
- Brent, FL4.1 mi · 23,447 people · home $159,900
- West Pensacola, FL4.7 mi · 21,019 people · home $116,100
- Gulf Breeze, FL5.1 mi · 6,302 people · home $505,600
- Ferry Pass, FL5.5 mi · 29,921 people · home $260,100
- Myrtle Grove, FL6.9 mi · 17,224 people · home $186,100
- Bellview, FL7.2 mi · 25,541 people · home $205,300
- Warrington, FL7.3 mi · 15,218 people · home $212,000
Pensacola questions
Is Pensacola, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pensacola scores better for retirees than 57% of Florida towns and quieter than 33%. 21.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Pensacola?
The median owner-occupied home in Pensacola is valued at $314,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,212, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,322 a month.
What is the weather like in Pensacola?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 43.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Pensacola get tornadoes?
70 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pensacola since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 23, 2016. 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)