At a Glance
Median Income
$61,442
$28,307 per capita
Home Value
$207,600
Zillow: $281,711
Median Rent
$1,028/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
16.4% smoking rate
How Point Baker Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Point Baker's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Point Baker a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Point Baker residents earn a median household income of $61,442 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,307. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% 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 Point Baker is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,711. Median rent is $1,028/month, with 27.1% 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 1993.
Education
17.8% of adults in Point Baker hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Point Baker 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 66.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,757
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density568/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans10.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,442
Per Capita$28,307
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,600
Rent$1,028
Ownership64.5%
Zillow$281,711
Housing Units1,403
Rent Burden27.1%
Health
Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.4 in/yr
Elevation217 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Point Baker was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.9% 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.