The Town FilesWarrington, Florida
Community in Escambia County · population 15,218 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $212,000
- Household income
- $61,861
- Jan low / Jul high
- 42° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 66
- Median age
- 42.5
Warrington is a community of 15,218 people in Escambia County, Florida. The median home is worth $212,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks hipper than 90% of Florida towns, more seaside character than 81% of Florida towns, more walkable than 73% of Florida towns.
How Warrington 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 Warrington is worth $212,000, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $61,861, which is more affordable than 85% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,160 a month. 63.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Warrington | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $212,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,160 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $61,861 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 63.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1966 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 5.5% | — |
Who lives in Warrington
| People | Warrington | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 23.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 14.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.5% | — |
| Work from home | 8.8% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Warrington
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 42.2°F. About 57.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 56 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 14 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrington since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 23, 2016 about 9.0 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 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 9, 2024.
Severe weather in Escambia County since 1996
Escambia County has been included in 42 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 Escambia County
Escambia County had 145,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,268 a year. Unemployment was 3.1% in 2023; in Warrington itself the ACS puts it at 6.3%.
Towns near Warrington
- Myrtle Grove, FL2.1 mi · 17,224 people · home $186,100
- Pensacola Station, FL2.7 mi · 5,532 people · home —
- West Pensacola, FL3.3 mi · 21,019 people · home $116,100
- Goulding, FL5.4 mi · 3,392 people · home $89,700
- Bellview, FL5.6 mi · 25,541 people · home $205,300
- Brent, FL6.6 mi · 23,447 people · home $159,900
- Pensacola, FL7.3 mi · 54,312 people · home $314,400
- Gulf Breeze, FL7.3 mi · 6,302 people · home $505,600
Warrington questions
Is Warrington, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Warrington scores better for retirees than 24% of Florida towns and quieter than 33%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Warrington?
The median owner-occupied home in Warrington is valued at $212,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,861, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,160 a month.
What is the weather like in Warrington?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 42.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Warrington get tornadoes?
66 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Warrington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 23, 2016. 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)