The Town FilesSanta Rosa County, Florida
198,472 people. The median home is worth $329,800 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $91,922.
Towns in Santa Rosa County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navarre | 40,817 | $375,700 | $105,265 | 38.8 |
| Pace | 24,684 | $293,800 | $80,701 | 37.7 |
| Midway | 19,567 | $381,600 | $96,041 | 42.7 |
| East Milton | 14,309 | $212,900 | $64,904 | 41.4 |
| Milton | 10,197 | $233,100 | $76,301 | 38.4 |
| Gulf Breeze | 6,302 | $505,600 | $104,050 | 49.9 |
| Bagdad | 4,467 | $227,900 | $82,034 | 40.6 |
| Wallace | 3,868 | $400,700 | $116,496 | 40.3 |
| Pea Ridge | 3,787 | $220,800 | $59,628 | 40.1 |
| Point Baker | 3,443 | $213,000 | $64,769 | 31.7 |
| Tiger Point | 3,342 | $427,900 | $118,967 | 44.7 |
| Woodlawn Beach | 2,741 | $403,900 | $123,355 | 40.8 |
People and housing
| Santa Rosa County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $329,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,544 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $91,922 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 40.1 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
43,548 jobs in 2024, average pay $51,217 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 516 storm events in Santa Rosa County from 1996 to 2026, with 13 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Santa Rosa County has been included in 45 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).