Gulf Breeze, FL

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Gulf Breeze, Florida, in Santa Rosa county, is 5 miles SE of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 176 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pensacola metropolitan area. Gulf Breeze contains a population of approximately 5,665.

The People and Families of Gulf Breeze

In Gulf Breeze, about 62% of adults are married.

Gulf Breeze boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gulf Breeze had a median family income of $61,661. The typical family in Gulf Breeze is better off than most in Florida. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Gulf Breeze. Interestingly, lots of people in the city have Bachelor's degrees (or better). If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Gulf Breeze.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Gulf Breeze favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $65,700. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Gulf Breeze Housing

Gulf Breeze has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 82% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Gulf Breeze, 92% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

High Points

Gulf Breeze strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 7%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 10%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Gulf Breeze, FL

Comparing Gulf Breeze to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Gulf Breeze Almanac

Gulf Breeze Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gulf Breeze Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Gulf Breeze residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gulf Breeze, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gulf Breeze Hospitals

GULF BREEZE HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1110 GULF BREEZE PARKWAY
(850) 934-2000
Emergency Service: Yes

Starbucks in Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze High Schools (2004)

GULF BREEZE HIGH SCHOOL
675 GULF BREEZE PARKWAY
850-916-4165
Serves 1,534 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21

Gulf Breeze Colleges

(List of All Florida Colleges)

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