At a Glance
Median Income
$108,575
$71,812 per capita
Home Value
$484,800
Zillow: $465,485
Median Rent
$1,246/mo
44.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
73/100K
1,038/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.0%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
9.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gulf Breeze a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 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 5.1% (42% 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 $465,485. 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 73 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,038/100K. The murder rate is 14.6/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population6,519
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density1,393/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans19.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$108,575
Per Capita$71,812
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A
Home Value$484,800
Rent$1,246
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$465,485
Housing Units2,970
Rent Burden44.5%
Crime
F
Violent73/100K
Property1,038/100K
Murder14.6/100K
Assault58/100K
Burglary161/100K
Health
Obesity28.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking9.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
9.7% 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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