At a Glance
Median Income
$76,705
$26,756 per capita
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
94.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
11.6% smoking rate
How Eglin AFB Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eglin AFB's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eglin AFB a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eglin AFB residents earn a median household income of $76,705 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,756. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Education
32.2% of adults in Eglin AFB hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
94.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eglin AFB has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,975
Median Age24.0 yrs
Density966/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans24.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,705
Per Capita$26,756
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,897
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$377,146
Housing Units991
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Rain55.4 in/yr
Elevation32 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+94.4%
Graduate+12.0%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute15 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Eglin AFB was founded in 1935.
The median home in Eglin AFB was built in 2013.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.