Hi all, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $72,699 in Pensacola. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Isaac
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Atlanta about 9 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. It's not for everyone but it works for us..