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Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Santa Rosa County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
626 Population 151/sq mi density
$64,125 Median Income $29,250 per capita
$231,100 Home Value $269,951 Zillow
65°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
286 Violent Crime/100K 2,627 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$64,125 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$231,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County), FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,125
15% below
$29,250 per capita
Home Value
$231,100
18% below
Zillow: $269,951
Violent Crime
286/100K
25% below
2,627/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
82%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) residents earn a median household income of $64,125 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,250. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% 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 Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) is $231,100 , 18% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,951. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) reports 286 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,627/100K.

Education

10.0% of adults in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population626
Median Age51.4 yrs
Density151/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,125
Per Capita$29,250
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,100
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$269,951
Housing Units138
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent286/100K
Property2,627/100K

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,239/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation198 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband78.4%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County) was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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.