At a Glance
Median Income
$63,011
$29,551 per capita
Home Value
$182,600
Zillow: $261,306
Median Rent
$1,278/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16.5% smoking rate
How Myrtle Grove Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myrtle Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myrtle Grove 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
Myrtle Grove residents earn a median household income of $63,011 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,551. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% 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 Myrtle Grove is $182,600 , 35% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,306. Median rent is $1,278/month, with 29.6% 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 1980.
Education
23.9% of adults in Myrtle Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Myrtle Grove has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,637
Median Age31.8 yrs
Density2,506/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans18.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$63,011
Per Capita$29,551
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$182,600
Rent$1,278
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$261,306
Housing Units7,513
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain57.6 in/yr
Elevation45 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Myrtle Grove was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
18.4% 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.