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
Bachelor's Degree+
30.5%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
12.8% smoking rate
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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.5% (58% 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.
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 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,285
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density676/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,603
Per Capita$40,735
Unemployment1.5%
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%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.5 in/yr
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.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
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.