Living in West Pensacola, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Pensacola · Census data 2020–2024
West Pensacola has 20,665 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $40,511 (46% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $116,100, the median rent is $1,138/month.
West Pensacola at a glance
- Population
- 20,665
- Median age
- 39State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $40,511State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $116,100State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,138/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 49%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Pensacola a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in West Pensacola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Pensacola the median home value is $116,100, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,138 per month, which is 38.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,206 a month in housing costs.
West Pensacola median household income
The median household income in West Pensacola is $40,511 and the income per person is $23,154. 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in West Pensacola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,250
- Owner-occupied
- 49%
- Renter-occupied
- 51%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.40
West Pensacola demographics
- Population
- 20,665
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 8,517
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Pensacola ›
Education in West Pensacola
13.5% of adults 25 and older in West Pensacola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Pensacola
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 66.7%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.9%
West Pensacola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Pensacola | 20,665 | $40,511 | $116,100 | $1,138 |
| Myrtle Grove | 15,595 | $67,647 | $186,100 | $1,391 |
| Goulding | 3,734 | $29,368 | $89,700 | $1,106 |
| Brent | 23,813 | $49,167 | $159,900 | $1,161 |
| Warrington | 15,918 | $61,861 | $212,000 | $1,160 |
| Bellview | 26,488 | $69,890 | $205,300 | $1,344 |
| Pensacola | 54,036 | $74,212 | $314,400 | $1,322 |
| Pensacola Station | 5,281 | $71,607 | — | $1,797 |
| Ensley | 23,760 | $59,084 | $222,000 | $1,378 |
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What is the median household income in West Pensacola, FL?
The median household income in West Pensacola is $40,511, 46% lower 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 West Pensacola?
The median home value in West Pensacola is $116,100, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in West Pensacola?
The median gross rent in West Pensacola is $1,138 per month, about 38.4% of household income.
Is West Pensacola, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 25.8%.
What is the median age in West Pensacola?
The median age in West Pensacola is 39 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in West Pensacola?
The average commute to work in West Pensacola is 25 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Pensacola?
The unemployment rate in West Pensacola is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Pensacola?
13.5% of adults in West Pensacola 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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