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Gulf breeze, FL

Gulf breeze, FL.

Population: 9,321 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Gulf breeze, FL is $686,211 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $392,500 after a median 101 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,770/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, coastalflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$686,211

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

101

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$686,211
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+2.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.8%
10-year appreciation
+96.6%
All-time peak (2024-06)
$700,682
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$392,500
Median price per sqft
$474
1-year sale-price change
-4.0%
Median days on market
101 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
180
Sale-to-list ratio
98.6%
1-year forecast
+0.6%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
40

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,770/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Charter schools
1
School districts serving the area
ESCAMBIA, SANTA ROSA
Schools include
PENSACOLA BEACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL INC, GULF BREEZE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GULF BREEZE MIDDLE SCHOOL, GULF BREEZE HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 78% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
56.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
American Creosote Works (Pensacola Plant) (8.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
47
Days with Good air quality
207
Days with Moderate air quality
157
Highest AQI recorded (year)
103

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,240
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,320

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gulf Islands National Seashore (7 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,045 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
27.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,001
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,511
Average weekly wage
$921
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,851

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Gulf breezeState medianUS median
Median home value$686,211$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$392,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market101 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,770/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,001$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Gulf breeze, FL?
$686,211.
What is the median sale price in Gulf breeze, FL?
$392,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Gulf breeze, FL?
Median days on market: 101 days.
What is typical rent in Gulf breeze, FL?
Typical rent: $2,770/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Gulf breeze, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastalFlooding, coldWave, heatWave.
Is Gulf breeze, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Gulf breeze, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 78% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Gulf breeze, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Gulf breeze, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Gulf breeze, FL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Gulf breeze, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Gulf breeze, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 47. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Gulf breeze, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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