At a Glance
Median Income
$83,250
$45,662 per capita
Home Value
$279,300
Zillow: $278,596
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
922/100K
6,937/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.6%
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.2%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Pretty Bayou Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pretty Bayou's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pretty Bayou a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pretty Bayou residents earn a median household income of $83,250 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,662. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,848 business establishments, including 563 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pretty Bayou is $279,300 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,596. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 32.5% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Pretty Bayou reports 922 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,937/100K.
Education
46.6% of adults in Pretty Bayou hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% above the national average).
98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pretty Bayou has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,405
Median Age52.1 yrs
Density1,562/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,250
Per Capita$45,662
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,467M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,027
Housing
A+
Home Value$279,300
Rent$1,169
Ownership85.1%
Zillow$278,596
Housing Units1,315
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent922/100K
Property6,937/100K
Health
Obesity29.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death11,538/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+19.4%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Pretty Bayou was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 563 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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