West Pensacola, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Escambia County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
20,679 Population 2,884/sq mi density
$38,641 Median Income $22,404 per capita
$109,800 Home Value $261,306 Zillow
$1,086 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,641 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $1,086/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher

West Pensacola, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,641
49% below
$22,404 per capita
Home Value
$109,800
61% below
Zillow: $261,306
Median Rent
$1,086/mo
7% below
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.7%
56% below
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
58% above
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
36% above
22.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Income
51%
Home Value
39%
Rent
93%
Poverty
156%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
158%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Pensacola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 5.7% (58% above 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population20,679
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density2,884/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$38,641
Per Capita$22,404
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,800
Rent$1,086
Ownership49.0%
Zillow$261,306
Housing Units10,191
Rent Burden38.3%

Health

Obesity43.5%
Diabetes16.4%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death12,586/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain68.3 in/yr
Elevation80 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute24 min
Broadband81.2%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in West Pensacola was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 657 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.