At a Glance
Median Income
$78,603
$40,735 per capita
Home Value
$220,000
Zillow: $281,711
Median Rent
$987/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
286/100K
2,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Bagdad Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bagdad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bagdad a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bagdad residents earn a median household income of $78,603 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,735. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,629 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bagdad is $220,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,711. Median rent is $987/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Bagdad reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,627/100K.
Education
30.5% of adults in Bagdad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(9% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bagdad has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,285
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density676/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,603
Per Capita$40,735
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.7%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$220,000
Rent$987
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$281,711
Housing Units1,810
Rent Burden19.5%
Crime
F
Violent286/100K
Property2,627/100K
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain66.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation65 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute40 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Bagdad was built in 2001.
20.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.