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Living in
Myrtle Grove.
Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove
Living in Myrtle Grove means settling into a solid middle-class suburb just outside Pensacola where you're close enough to city amenities but removed from the urban grind. The median household income sits around $68,000, and with a median home value of $186,100 and rent averaging $1,391 a month, it's considerably affordable compared to coastal Florida standards—though you're trading some of that cost savings for the reality that this is a fully urbanized area with zero rural character, so everything feels developed and connected to the sprawl around it. The job market is steady with unemployment at 4.3%, well below the national average, and your commute to work typically runs about 24 minutes, which is reasonable for the region; the area benefits from proximity to Pensacola's employment base without being in the thick of it.
Myrtle Grove at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
31.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.7%
Foreign-Born
6.0%
Broadband Internet
93.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.0% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Myrtle Grove: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Myrtle Grove, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (27.8%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.9%
of households
Married Couples
39.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.34
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 17% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Myrtle Grove
In Myrtle Grove, rent runs 17% below the FL average, and home values are 48% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,097
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
55.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1980
median year built
Vacant Homes
18.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above FL average
Unemployment in Myrtle Grove
Unemployment in Escambia County, which includes Myrtle Grove, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Myrtle Grove: Escambia County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Escambia County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Myrtle Grove is about 5% of Escambia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Myrtle Grove Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.5 min avg
How Myrtle Grove residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Myrtle Grove, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 68% 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 Myrtle Grove, 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 Myrtle Grove, 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
Myrtle Grove is about 5% 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 Myrtle Grove, 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
Myrtle Grove is about 5% of Escambia County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate89°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Myrtle Grove has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
57.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
56
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
14
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
106
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 42°F | 4.46" |
| Feb | 64°F | 45°F | 4.04" |
| Mar | 69°F | 50°F | 3.85" |
| Apr | 75°F | 57°F | 4.98" |
| May | 82°F | 65°F | 3.21" |
| Jun | 87°F | 72°F | 6.31" |
| Jul | 89°F | 74°F | 6.37" |
| Aug | 89°F | 73°F | 5.73" |
| Sep | 86°F | 70°F | 6.77" |
| Oct | 79°F | 60°F | 4.26" |
| Nov | 70°F | 49°F | 3.82" |
| Dec | 64°F | 45°F | 3.85" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Myrtle Grove
Uninsured
16.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Myrtle Grove's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sacred Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.9 mi away · Pensacola
HCA Florida West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.7 mi away · Pensacola
Gulf Breeze Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 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.
Education23.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove's student/teacher ratio is 23.4:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Myrtle Grove (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, 8 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (8 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
8 mi awayCities Near Myrtle Grove
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Myrtle Grove?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Myrtle Grove FAQ
Is Myrtle Grove, Florida affordable?⌄
Myrtle Grove's median rent is $1,391/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $67,647/year. Median home value is $186,100.
Is Myrtle Grove, Florida safe?⌄
Myrtle Grove 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 Myrtle Grove, Florida?⌄
Escambia County, which includes Myrtle Grove, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Myrtle Grove, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Myrtle Grove is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,391/month and median household income is $67,647/year. The median home value is $186,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Myrtle Grove, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Myrtle Grove is 24 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