Florida · Metropolitan Area
Gulf Breeze is a small city in Florida with a population of 6,519. Residents earn $108,575 per year, which is 44% above the national average.
Based on current data, Gulf Breeze receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Gulf Breeze offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Gulf Breeze is $108,575, which is significantly higher than the national average — 44% above $75,149. This places Gulf Breeze among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Gulf Breeze is $484,800, making it a premium housing market at 72% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,246 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Gulf Breeze is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 32 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,259 per 100,000, near the national average.
Gulf Breeze is a highly educated community — 58.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Gulf Breeze enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $108,575 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $71,812 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,159 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,315 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 9,738 |
| County GDP | $24,363M |
| Restaurants | 657 |
| Healthcare | 997 |
| Retail | 1,122 |
| Manufacturing | 158 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,210 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
| Census Median | $484,800 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $465,485 |
| Median List Price | $539,900 |
| Median List Price | $539,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $256 |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 32.8% |
| Inventory | 61 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,246 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,066 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,210 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.7% |
| Depression | 19.8% |
| Mental Distress | 16.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.7% |
| Premature Death | 12,586/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 997 |
| Total Violent | 32.3/100K |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 16.1/100K |
| Assault | 16.1/100K |
| Total Property | 2,259.2/100K |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 532.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,678.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 48.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.4°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 68.3 inches |
| 80% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 15 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,393/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.3683°N, 87.1734°W |
| County FIPS | 12033 |
Winner: Republican by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 58.0% |
| 72% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,393/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 997 |
| Restaurants | 657 |
| Retail Stores | 1,122 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 50 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |