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Escambia County
  • County in Florida
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Escambia County

    Report Card

    grade A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade B+
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade B+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B+

    Escambia County is located in Florida with a population of 318,828. Escambia County is one of the best places to live in Florida. In Escambia County, most residents own their homes. In Escambia County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Escambia County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Escambia County are above average.

    About

    Population
    318,828

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $171,900
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,076
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      37%
    • Own
      63%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      408.7
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      53.6
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      127.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      558.5
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,107
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      168.3
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      national  11%

    Working in Escambia County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $56,605
    National
    $69,021

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