Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Cantonment
Cantonment, FL Area Guide
A quaint town within close reach of Pensacola
Suburban
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Quaint
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Riverside
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Laidback
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Convenient
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Located just east of the Florida-Alabama state line, Cantonment is a laidback town in the Greater Pensacola area. Cantonment is largely residential, exuding a peaceful atmosphere within minutes of all that Pensacola has to offer. Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent along Cantonment’s tree-lined avenues.
Bordering the Perdido River, Cantonment naturally offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Cantonment also sits within close proximity to four bays (the Perdido, Escambia, Pensacola, and East bays) and numerous gorgeous Gulf Coast beaches. The University of West Florida is just a few miles east of the community, making it a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.
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%
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cantonment, FL is for everyday living.
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
677 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,224 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,110 Students
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Points of Interest
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Airports
- Pensacola International
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Methodology
† 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 February 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.