Living in Panama City Beach, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Panama City Beach. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 1,282
Panama City Beach at a Glance
Median Home Value
$203,200
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,606
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
0.0 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
49/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$60,250
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 48
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Score: 89.54
Population
1,282
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$203,200
Median Rent
$1,606
Median Income
$60,250
Affordability Index
124
Homeownership Rate
71.0%
Electricity Rate
12.1¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$109
28% below nat'l avg
38% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
0.0 per 1K
Property Crime
1.6 per 1K
100% below nat'l avg
92% below nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
49/100
Transit Score
25/100
Bike Score
42/100
Near nat'l avg
11% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
25
42
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
48 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively High
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
2.8%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
14% above nat'l avg
24% below nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High School
1
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