At a Glance
Median Income
$58,264
$32,361 per capita
Home Value
$198,700
Zillow: $261,306
Median Rent
$1,361/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
705/100K
4,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
13.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Ensley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ensley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ensley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ensley residents earn a median household income of $58,264 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,361. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.7% 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 Ensley is $198,700 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,306. Median rent is $1,361/month, with 30.0% 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 1989.
Safety & Crime
Ensley 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
23.0% of adults in Ensley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ensley has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population23,036
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density1,885/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,264
Per Capita$32,361
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty13.7%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$198,700
Rent$1,361
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$261,306
Housing Units11,036
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent705/100K
Property4,520/100K
Health
Obesity37.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation128 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Ensley was built in 1989.
16.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.5% 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.