Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Cantonment, FL Area Guide
A quaint town within close reach of Pensacola
Suburban
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Quaint
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Riverside
Cantonment is a quiet, close-knit community in Escambia County, just north of Pensacola, where the pace slows down without sacrificing easy access to a major metro area. The area has a distinctly suburban and semi-rural character, with tree-lined streets, spacious lots, and a landscape that feels a world away from the bustle of downtown Pensacola while remaining only a short drive from it. Pensacola's employers, including Naval Air Station Pensacola, one of the largest military installations in the Southeast, draw a steady stream of residents to this corner of northwest Florida, and Cantonment benefits directly from that proximity.
The housing stock here leans toward single-family homes and townhomes, though apartment communities have grown to meet demand from those who want low-maintenance living near the Pensacola metro. Renters can typically find more space for their dollar than closer to the coast, and the neighborhoods feel spread out and unhurried. Escambia County School District serves the area, and Pensacola State College is a short commute away.
Life in Cantonment moves at a comfortable rhythm. Errands and daily needs are easily handled along nearby corridors, and the Gulf Coast beaches that define the region are reachable within roughly half an hour. For those who want a grounded, less congested base in northwest Florida, Cantonment offers a practical and appealing place to put down roots.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,062
Average: $92,894
Education
7,066
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,742
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cantonment has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
16%
Non-Renters
84%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
19%
Other Education
81%
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Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
928 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
654 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,156 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,084 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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- Pensacola International
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.