The Town FilesWest Pensacola, Florida
Community in Escambia County · population 21,019 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $116,100
- Household income
- $40,511
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 65
- Median age
- 39.0
West Pensacola is a community of 21,019 people in Escambia County, Florida. The median home is worth $116,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Florida towns, better transit than 86% of Florida towns, better for cycling than 83% of Florida towns.
How West Pensacola 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 West Pensacola is worth $116,100, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $40,511, which is more affordable than 92% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,138 a month. 49.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Pensacola | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $116,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,138 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $40,511 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 49.0% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in West Pensacola
| People | West Pensacola | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 25.8% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 12.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 24.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in West Pensacola
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 43.7°F. About 68.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 68 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Pensacola 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 5.8 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 32 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 6, 2011.
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 West Pensacola itself the ACS puts it at 6.7%.
Towns near West Pensacola
- Myrtle Grove, FL2.2 mi · 17,224 people · home $186,100
- Goulding, FL2.5 mi · 3,392 people · home $89,700
- Brent, FL3.3 mi · 23,447 people · home $159,900
- Warrington, FL3.3 mi · 15,218 people · home $212,000
- Bellview, FL3.6 mi · 25,541 people · home $205,300
- Pensacola, FL4.7 mi · 54,312 people · home $314,400
- Pensacola Station, FL6.0 mi · 5,532 people · home —
- Ensley, FL6.9 mi · 23,817 people · home $222,000
West Pensacola questions
Is West Pensacola, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Pensacola scores better for retirees than 10% of Florida towns and quieter than 22%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.0).
How much does a house cost in West Pensacola?
The median owner-occupied home in West Pensacola is valued at $116,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $40,511, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,138 a month.
What is the weather like in West Pensacola?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 43.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 68.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does West Pensacola get tornadoes?
65 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Pensacola 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)