Gulf Breeze, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Escambia County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
6,519 Population 1,393/sq mi density
$108,575 Median Income $71,812 per capita
$484,800 Home Value $478,656 Zillow
$1,246 Median Rent 44.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
14 Violent Crime/100K 315 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$108,575 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$484,800 home value, $1,246/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
14 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Gulf Breeze, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,575
44% above
$71,812 per capita
Home Value
$484,800
72% above
Zillow: $478,656
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
7% above
44.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
14/100K
96% below
315/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
72% above
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Gulf Breeze Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gulf Breeze's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
144%
Home Value
172%
Rent
107%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
4%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gulf Breeze a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gulf Breeze residents earn a median household income of $108,575 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $71,812. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% 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 Gulf Breeze is $484,800 , 72% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $478,656. Median rent is $1,246/month, with 44.5% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Gulf Breeze reports 14 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 96% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 315/100K.

Education

58.0% of adults in Gulf Breeze hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% above the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gulf Breeze 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

Population6,519
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,393/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.8%
Veterans19.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$108,575
Per Capita$71,812
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159

Housing

A
Home Value$484,800
Rent$1,246
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$478,656
Housing Units2,970
Rent Burden44.5%

Crime

F
Violent14/100K
Property315/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain68.3 in/yr
Elevation15 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+58.0%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+24.4%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Gulf Breeze was built in 1973.
23.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% 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.