At a Glance
Median Income
$64,368
$36,775 per capita
Home Value
$243,600
Zillow: $261,306
Median Rent
$1,322/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.5% smoking rate
How Ferry Pass Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ferry Pass's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ferry Pass a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ferry Pass residents earn a median household income of $64,368 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,775. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% 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 Ferry Pass is $243,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,306. Median rent is $1,322/month, with 30.9% 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 1985.
Education
33.4% of adults in Ferry Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ferry Pass has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population30,467
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density2,190/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans12.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,368
Per Capita$36,775
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,600
Rent$1,322
Ownership46.8%
Zillow$261,306
Housing Units14,251
Rent Burden30.9%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking13.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain68.3 in/yr
Elevation128 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+15.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute22 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Ferry Pass was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 657 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.