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West Pensacola, FL
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West Pensacola, FL
At a Glance
How West Pensacola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Pensacola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is West Pensacola a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
West Pensacola residents earn a median household income of $38,641 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,404. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% 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 West Pensacola is $109,800 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,306. Median rent is $1,086/month, with 38.3% 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 1964.
Safety & Crime
West Pensacola reports 705 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,520/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in West Pensacola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Pensacola has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.