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Panama City
  • Town in Florida
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Panama City

#7 in Best Places to Live in Bay County
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C minus
    3. Housing
      B minus
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A minus
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Panama City is a town in Florida with a population of 34,521. Panama City is in Bay County. Living in Panama City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Panama City there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Panama City and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Panama City are above average.
    Population
    34,521
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $175,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,074
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      45%
    • Own
      55%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      669.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      11.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      109.6
      40.7
    • Robbery
      83.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      726.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,054.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      409.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Panama City

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,569
    National
    $69,021
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