At a Glance
Median Income
$76,510
$43,387 per capita
Home Value
$255,300
Zillow: $320,735
Median Rent
$1,517/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
340/100K
3,319/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.9%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Mary Esther Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mary Esther's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mary Esther 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
Mary Esther residents earn a median household income of $76,510 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,387. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mary Esther is $255,300 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $320,735. Median rent is $1,517/month, with 24.2% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Mary Esther reports 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 11% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,319/100K.
Education
30.9% of adults in Mary Esther hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mary Esther has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population4,034
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density2,763/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,510
Per Capita$43,387
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A+
Home Value$255,300
Rent$1,517
Ownership69.7%
Zillow$320,735
Housing Units1,699
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent340/100K
Property3,319/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain55.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation49 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Mary Esther was founded in 1838.
The median home in Mary Esther was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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