Living in Santa Rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County is a county in Florida with a population of around 167,040, part of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL MSA metro area. The main communities are Milton, Gulf Breeze, Jay.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $2,114/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $349K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings warm winters (highs around 64°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.
Demographics
Santa Rosa County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 40 and a predominantly working-class population (28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.
Santa Rosa County, Florida
Home price trend in Santa Rosa County
Top Cities and towns in Santa Rosa County
Gulf Breeze
Population: 5,763
Home price:$413,996
Jay
Population: 533
Home price:$209,225
Milton
Population: 8,826
Home price:$228,959
Rent Price trend in Santa Rosa County
Demographics & Amenities in Santa Rosa County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
39.9 Years
Average Family Size
3.07
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Santa Rosa County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Relatively LowHurricanes
Relatively LowDrought
Relatively LowTornados
Relatively Moderate
Terrain & Weather in Santa Rosa County
Average Summer temperature
95°F
Coast
Within 1 hour
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
77.96 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Santa Rosa County
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
55.4%
Total Employer Establishments
591,046
Poverty (%)
13.1%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.2%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Santa Rosa County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability
Gun Carry
Open carry prohibited, No permit for concealed carry
Health inSanta Rosa County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Santa Rosa County
Robbery
0.15/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
1.15/ per 1000
Burglary
2.92/ per 1000
Arson
0.02/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
1.51/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Santa Rosa County