The Town FilesTiger Point, Florida
Community in Santa Rosa County · population 3,342 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $427,900
- Household income
- $118,967
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 44.7
Tiger Point is a community of 3,342 people in Santa Rosa County, Florida. The median home is worth $427,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for families than 98% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 93% of Florida towns, more upscale than 89% of Florida towns.
How Tiger Point ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Tiger Point is worth $427,900, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $118,967, which is more affordable than 80% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,165 a month. 87.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tiger Point | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $427,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,165 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $118,967 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 87.4% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Tiger Point
| People | Tiger Point | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.0% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.9% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 15.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 14.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.7% | 92.4% |
Weather in Tiger Point
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 41.0°F. About 63.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 86 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 23 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tiger Point since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on February 7, 1971 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 10, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 7 times; the largest was 1.50 inches on March 25, 1982.
Severe weather in Santa Rosa County since 1996
Santa Rosa County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County had 43,548 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,217 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Tiger Point itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Towns near Tiger Point
- Midway, FL3.1 mi · 19,567 people · home $381,600
- Woodlawn Beach, FL3.4 mi · 2,741 people · home $403,900
- Gulf Breeze, FL7.3 mi · 6,302 people · home $505,600
- Pensacola, FL9.3 mi · 54,312 people · home $314,400
- Navarre, FL10.1 mi · 40,817 people · home $375,700
- Goulding, FL11.3 mi · 3,392 people · home $89,700
- Ferry Pass, FL12.6 mi · 29,921 people · home $260,100
- West Pensacola, FL13.3 mi · 21,019 people · home $116,100
Tiger Point questions
Is Tiger Point, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tiger Point scores better for retirees than 87% of Florida towns and quieter than 49%. 23.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.7).
How much does a house cost in Tiger Point?
The median owner-occupied home in Tiger Point is valued at $427,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $118,967, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is $2,165 a month.
What is the weather like in Tiger Point?
July highs average 91.0°F and January lows 41.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Tiger Point get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tiger Point since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on February 7, 1971. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)