At a Glance
Median Income
$84,912
$40,599 per capita
Home Value
$271,400
Zillow: $325,343
Median Rent
$1,195/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.5%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
9.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.2%
13.3% smoking rate
How Pace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pace a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pace residents earn a median household income of $84,912 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,599. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,629 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pace is $271,400 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $325,343. Median rent is $1,195/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 1994.
Education
31.5% of adults in Pace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pace 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
Population25,630
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,058/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans15.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$84,912
Per Capita$40,599
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty9.1%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$271,400
Rent$1,195
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$325,343
Housing Units9,437
Rent Burden29.6%
Health
Obesity31.2%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain68.3 in/yr
Elevation80 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.5%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Pace was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.