At a Glance
Median Income
$81,080
$39,494 per capita
Home Value
$249,800
Zillow: $360,364
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
705/100K
4,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Gonzalez Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gonzalez's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gonzalez a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gonzalez residents earn a median household income of $81,080 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,494. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% 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 Gonzalez is $249,800 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,364. Median rent is $1,151/month, with 30.5% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Gonzalez 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
28.8% of adults in Gonzalez hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gonzalez 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
Population13,861
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$81,080
Per Capita$39,494
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$249,800
Rent$1,151
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$360,364
Housing Units5,522
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent705/100K
Property4,520/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation95 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Gonzalez was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.5% 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.
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