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Escambia County
  • County in Alabama
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Escambia County

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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      B minus
    3. Nightlife
      C
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      C
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      A
    9. Health & Fitness
      C
    10. Outdoor Activities
      C+
    11. Commute
      B
    Escambia County is located in Alabama with a population of 36,879. In Escambia County, most residents own their homes. Many families live in Escambia County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Escambia County are above average.
    Population
    36,879
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $108,200
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $623
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      753.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      20.8
      6.1
    • Rape
      46.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      109.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      769.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,723.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      176.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      4%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      8%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      44%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      18%
      11%
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    Working in Escambia County

    Jobs
    C
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $38,464
    National
    $69,021
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