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FL area data

Panama city, FL

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Panama city.

Population: 91,892 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Panama city, FL is $267,471 — up 0.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,417 after a median 91 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,691/month. 34 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.6% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,471

Median home value

+0.8%

1-year change

91

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$267,471
1-year appreciation
+0.8%
3-year appreciation
-0.7%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+86.7%
All-time peak (2024-04)
$275,177
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
$233,417
Median list price
$206,300
Median price per sqft
$183
1-year sale-price change
+15.0%
Median days on market
91 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
695
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
29
1-year forecast
-0.1%
Days to pending
81 days
New listings (monthly)
145

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,691/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
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)
101.6 (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
34
Elementary schools
15
Middle schools
4
High schools
9
Charter schools
11
Schools include
BAY HIGH SCHOOL, MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY, JINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, ST. ANDREW SCHOOL AT OAKLAND TERRACE, RUTHERFORD 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, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Very High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tyndall Air Force Base (2.6 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
69.3°F
Average high
78.3°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
64.5 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
186
Days with Moderate air quality
177
Highest AQI recorded (year)
125

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,890
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,419
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,335

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY, HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL, EMERALD COAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
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)
+1,965 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,498
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,345
Average weekly wage
$954
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
205

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

How it compares

Panama cityState medianUS median
Median home value$267,471$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$233,417$359,990$325,000
Median days on market91 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,691/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,498$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 Panama city, FL?
$267,471.
What is the median sale price in Panama city, FL?
$233,417.
How long do homes take to sell in Panama city, FL?
Median days on market: 91 days.
What is typical rent in Panama city, FL?
Typical rent: $1,691/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Panama city, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Panama city, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Panama city, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Panama city, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Panama city, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tyndall Air Force Base, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Panama city, FL?
34 schools (15 elementary, 4 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Panama city, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Panama city, FL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Panama city, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.6 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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