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Living in
Pace.
Pace is an unincorporated community in Santa Rosa County, FL. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Pace
The median household income hovers around $81,000 with unemployment at 4.1%, so job availability isn't typically an issue, though many residents commute to Pensacola (expect 30 minutes on average). The trade-off for affordability is car dependency; this is sprawling suburban Florida, and you'll need to drive for most errands and entertainment. Weather means hot, humid summers and mild winters, with Atlantic hurricane season always a consideration during late summer and fall.
Pace at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
+12.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Pace: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Pace, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (11.9%), and 3.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.2%
of households
Married Couples
56.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.81
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 23% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Pace
In Pace, rent runs 23% below the FL average, and home values are 18% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,742
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
83.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1996
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $325,892 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Pace
Unemployment in Santa Rosa County, which includes Pace, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Pace: Santa Rosa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Santa Rosa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Pace Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.8 min avg
How Pace residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Pace, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 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 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, which covers Pace, runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
141.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
486.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Santa Rosa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Santa Rosa County, which includes Pace, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115.9M |
| 2019 | 5 | Lightning | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Lightning | $58,000 |
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
Santa Rosa County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Santa Rosa County, which includes Pace, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Santa Rosa County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Pace 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
67.8"
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 Pace
Uninsured
8.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Pace's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Pensacola
Santa Rosa Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Milton
Sacred Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.9 mi away · Pensacola
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.
Education20.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Pace
Pace's student/teacher ratio is 20.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Pace (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 Pace
Pace 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 awayPublic Libraries in Pace
Pace Library
4750 Pace Patriot Boulevard, Pace
Cities Near Pace
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Pace?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Pace FAQ
Is Pace, Florida affordable?⌄
Pace's median rent is $1,282/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $80,701/year. Median home value is $293,800.
Is Pace, Florida safe?⌄
Pace is policed by the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 141 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 487 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Pace, Florida?⌄
Santa Rosa County, which includes Pace, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Pace, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Pace is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,282/month and median household income is $80,701/year. The median home value is $293,800. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Pace, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Pace is 29 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