Living in Pretty Bayou, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pretty Bayou · Census data 2020–2024
Pretty Bayou has 2,906 residents with a median age of 52.3. The median household income is $85,208 (14% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $298,900, the median rent is $1,749/month.
Pretty Bayou at a glance
- Population
- 2,906
- Median age
- 52.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,208State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $298,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,749/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 71.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Pretty Bayou a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pretty Bayou
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pretty Bayou the median home value is $298,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,749 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,843 a month in housing costs.
Pretty Bayou median household income
The median household income in Pretty Bayou is $85,208 and the income per person is $54,368. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Pretty Bayou: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,738
- Owner-occupied
- 71.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.6%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.94
Pretty Bayou demographics
- Population
- 2,906
- Median age
- 52.3
- Under 18
- 14.8%
- 65 and older
- 34.3%
- Households
- 1,466
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pretty Bayou ›
Education in Pretty Bayou
48.6% of adults 25 and older in Pretty Bayou have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pretty Bayou
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Pretty Bayou vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretty Bayou | 2,906 | $85,208 | $298,900 | $1,749 |
| Upper Grand Lagoon | 17,232 | $82,157 | $373,200 | $1,667 |
| Cedar Grove | 3,802 | $74,625 | $176,100 | $1,420 |
| Lynn Haven | 20,081 | $80,973 | $320,000 | $1,563 |
| Lower Grand Lagoon | 4,287 | $74,044 | $397,200 | $1,323 |
| Springfield | 8,230 | $54,462 | $188,600 | $1,307 |
| Parker | 4,509 | $69,657 | $224,200 | $1,338 |
| Tyndall AFB | 447 | $118,594 | — | $2,422 |
| Callaway | 13,496 | $65,609 | $250,300 | $1,322 |
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What is the median household income in Pretty Bayou, FL?
The median household income in Pretty Bayou is $85,208, 14% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Pretty Bayou?
The median home value in Pretty Bayou is $298,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Pretty Bayou?
The median gross rent in Pretty Bayou is $1,749 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Pretty Bayou, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
What is the median age in Pretty Bayou?
The median age in Pretty Bayou is 52.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Pretty Bayou?
The average commute to work in Pretty Bayou is 22 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pretty Bayou?
The unemployment rate in Pretty Bayou is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pretty Bayou?
48.6% of adults in Pretty Bayou have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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