Cost of Living in Pensacola Station, FL

Population 4,993 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

136
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Pensacola Station is a smaller Florida community of around 5000 residents, where median household incomes of $65,000 and housing costs give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.8% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Pensacola Station is about 50 miles east of Mobile, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Mobile's typical home runs $170,000 for context.

Cost Overview

Rent 136

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Pensacola Station

Median rent runs $1,781/month, 36% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $65,000/year is 13% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 76.5°F and lows of 58.4°F. Overall, Pensacola Station has a cost of living index of 136 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 36% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Rent
$1,781/mo
36% above avg
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
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💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,781
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,395/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
11.5 min
57% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.5%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
28.4%
Carpooled
2.0%
Walked
55.6%
Bicycle
0.1%
Work from home
12.5%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$65,000
13% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,492
Unemployment Rate
2.8%
42% below avg
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Labor Force Participation
92.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 37.4%
Graduate degree 12.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 21
Male median age 21.2
Female median age 20.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
76.5°F
Avg Low
58.4°F
Annual Precip
57.6"
Annual Snowfall
0"
40° 53° 65° 78° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 616469758287898986797064
Low °F 424550576572747370604945
Precip" 4.464.043.854.983.216.316.375.736.774.263.823.85

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 51 — Moderate
48.8%
Good air days/yr
108
Max AQI recorded
251
PM2.5 days
114
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Pensacola Station, FL?

Pensacola Station has a cost index of 136 (100 = national average). It is 36% above the national average.

What is average rent in Pensacola Station, FL?

The median gross rent in Pensacola Station is $1,781 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the median income in Pensacola Station?

The median household income in Pensacola Station is $65,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Pensacola Station, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Pensacola Station is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Pensacola Station, FL affordable?

Pensacola Station is above average in cost of living, with an index of 136 — about 36% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in Pensacola Station?

Pensacola Station has average high temperatures of 76.5°F and average lows of 58.4°F. Annual precipitation is 57.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.