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Living in
Gonzalez.
Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez
Living in Gonzalez means settling into a quiet, family-oriented community just north of Pensacola that's grown steadily over the past decade—it's solidly suburban rather than rural, with 99.7% urban density, so you're getting neighborhood infrastructure without feeling cramped. The median household income of around $81,000 pairs well with a median home value near $278,000 and median rent around $1,250, making it reasonably affordable for the Gulf Coast, though you're definitely paying for proximity to Pensacola's job market and amenities rather than getting a bargain. The job market itself is steady with a 4.3% unemployment rate, and while you won't find massive career hubs here, most residents commute about 24 minutes to employment centers in greater Pensacola—manageable but worth factoring into your daily routine.
Gonzalez at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Foreign-Born
4.1%
Broadband Internet
95.8%
of households
Population Growth
-5.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.1% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Gonzalez: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Gonzalez, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (25.9%), and 2.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.0%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.0%
of households
Married Couples
58.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
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 25% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Gonzalez
In Gonzalez, rent runs 25% below the FL average, and home values are 22% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
59.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,666
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Gonzalez
Unemployment in Escambia County, which includes Gonzalez, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Gonzalez: Escambia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Escambia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Gonzalez is about 4% of Escambia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Gonzalez Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.7 min avg
How Gonzalez residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Gonzalez, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 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 Gonzalez, 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 Gonzalez, 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
Gonzalez is about 4% of Escambia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Escambia County, which includes Gonzalez, 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
Gonzalez is about 4% of Escambia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Gonzalez has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
72.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
80
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
105
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 42°F | 5.30" |
| Feb | 65°F | 46°F | 4.76" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 5.13" |
| Apr | 77°F | 59°F | 5.41" |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 3.90" |
| Jun | 89°F | 73°F | 7.79" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 8.26" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 6.73" |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 6.08" |
| Oct | 80°F | 60°F | 4.48" |
| Nov | 70°F | 50°F | 4.24" |
| Dec | 64°F | 46°F | 5.76" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Gonzalez
Uninsured
10.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Gonzalez's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Pensacola
Sacred Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.1 mi away · Pensacola
Santa Rosa Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Milton
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.
Education21.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Gonzalez
Gonzalez's student/teacher ratio is 21.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Gonzalez (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, 19 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Gonzalez
Gonzalez has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (19 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
19 mi awayCities Near Gonzalez
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Gonzalez?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Gonzalez FAQ
Is Gonzalez, Florida affordable?⌄
Gonzalez's median rent is $1,250/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $82,062/year. Median home value is $278,300.
Is Gonzalez, Florida safe?⌄
Gonzalez 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 Gonzalez, Florida?⌄
Escambia County, which includes Gonzalez, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Gonzalez, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Gonzalez is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,250/month and median household income is $82,062/year. The median home value is $278,300. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Gonzalez, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Gonzalez is 23 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