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Panama City, FL

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Panama City.

Population: 91,892 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Panama City, FL is $267,424 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $294,000 after a median 72 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,659/month. 37 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$267,424

Typical home value

+1.1%

1-year change

72

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$267,424
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.0%
5-year appreciation
+22.2%
10-year appreciation
+84.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$275,651
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$294,000
Median list price
$303,967
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+3.1%
Median days on market
72 days
Homes sold (recent period)
520
For-sale inventory
677
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
786
1-year forecast
+0.3%
Days to pending
75 days
New listings (monthly)
132

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,659/mo
1-year rent change
+1.5%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,414/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,101/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,567/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
37
Elementary schools
16
Middle schools
4
High schools
11
Charter schools
13
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
BAY, FSU BAY
Schools include
BAY HIGH SCHOOL, MERRIAM CHERRY STREET ELEMENTARY, JINKS MIDDLE SCHOOL, ST. ANDREW SCHOOL AT OAKLAND TERRACE, RUTHERFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2,529
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Tyndall Air Force Base (2.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.7°F
Average high
78.3°F
Average low
61.3°F
Annual precipitation
65.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
239
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-32,890
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,419
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,335

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
4
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY, HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL, EMERALD COAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.8 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,965 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
27.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,498
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
71.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,934
Average weekly wage
$1,028
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,072

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Panama CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$267,424$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$294,000$359,990$325,000
Median days on market72 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,659/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,498$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Panama City, FL?
$267,424.
What is the median sale price in Panama City, FL?
$294,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Panama City, FL?
Median days on market: 72 days.
What is typical rent in Panama City, FL?
Typical rent: $1,659/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Panama City, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is Panama City, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 2,529 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Panama City, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Panama City, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Panama City, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Tyndall Air Force Base, 2.6 mi.
How many schools serve Panama City, FL?
37 schools (16 elementary, 4 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Panama City, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 12.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Panama City, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Panama City, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Panama City

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