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Living in
Bellview.
Bellview is an unincorporated community in Escambia County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bellview
Bellview offers a quieter alternative to central Pensacola while keeping you close enough to the city that a 23-minute commute is typical. The cost of living is reasonable by modern standards—median home values hover around $205,300 and rents average $1,344 a month—making it accessible for both buyers and renters. The job market is stable with unemployment at 4.3%, though you'll want to check whether your specific industry is well-represented locally since the area has relatively modest educational attainment at 18.4% with college degrees.
Bellview at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Foreign-Born
6.2%
Broadband Internet
92.3%
of households
Median household income
Demographics6.2% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Bellview: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bellview, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (29.3%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.0%
of residents
65 and Older
17.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.5%
of households
Married Couples
41.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 19% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Bellview
In Bellview, rent runs 19% below the FL average, and home values are 43% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,257
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
67.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.6%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Bellview
Unemployment in Escambia County, which includes Bellview, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Bellview: Escambia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Escambia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Bellview Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22 min avg
How Bellview residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bellview, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 51% above national average
Crime rates for 2020
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2020. It's compared with the national rate for 2020.
Violent crime in the area policed by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office, which covers Bellview, runs 51% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
601.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (399 national, 2020)
Property Crime Rate
2,553.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,955 national, 2020)
Policed by Escambia County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Escambia County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Escambia County, which includes Bellview, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Tornado | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2021 | 12 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 2 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2018 | 12 | Rip Current | $60,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Escambia County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Escambia County, which includes Bellview, is typically good — 269 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
269
per year
Moderate Days
95
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Escambia County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bellview has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
68.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
68
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 5.03" |
| Feb | 66°F | 47°F | 4.77" |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 5.25" |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 5.52" |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 3.90" |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.32" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 7.89" |
| Aug | 91°F | 75°F | 7.50" |
| Sep | 89°F | 72°F | 6.61" |
| Oct | 81°F | 62°F | 4.70" |
| Nov | 72°F | 51°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 5.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bellview
Uninsured
9.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bellview's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sacred Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.5 mi away · Pensacola
HCA Florida West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Pensacola
Gulf Breeze Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.3 mi away · Gulf Breeze
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education21.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bellview
Bellview's student/teacher ratio is 21.2:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bellview (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 9,330 students · in-state tuition $6,360 · 64% graduate · median earnings $52,902 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,538 students · in-state tuition $2,363 · 37% graduate · median earnings $41,050 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bellview
Bellview has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
11 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bellview
Bellview Public Library
6425 Mobile Highway, Pensacola
Cities Near Bellview
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bellview?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bellview FAQ
Is Bellview, Florida affordable?⌄
Bellview's median rent is $1,344/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,890/year. Median home value is $205,300.
Is Bellview, Florida safe?⌄
Bellview is policed by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 602 per 100,000 residents in 2020, which is above the national average of 399/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2554 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bellview, Florida?⌄
Escambia County, which includes Bellview, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bellview, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Bellview is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,344/month and median household income is $69,890/year. The median home value is $205,300. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bellview, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Bellview is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from