At a Glance
Median Income
$45,708
$19,463 per capita
Home Value
$121,100
Zillow: $261,306
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
705/100K
4,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
85.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
18.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Brent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brent a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brent residents earn a median household income of $45,708 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,463. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,738 business establishments, including 657 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brent is $121,100 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,306. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 31.7% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Brent reports 705 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,520/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Brent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brent 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 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23,441
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density2,294/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$45,708
Per Capita$19,463
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,100
Rent$1,074
Ownership50.3%
Zillow$261,306
Housing Units8,278
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent705/100K
Property4,520/100K
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.7%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation103 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+85.0%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute19 min
Broadband82.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Brent was built in 1974.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 657 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
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