Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
17%
Pace
Pace, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,450
Population
26,335
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Bask in small-town delights near big-city amenities
Coastal
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Suburban
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Growing
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Military-Friendly
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Affordable
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Convenient
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Nestled on the shores of Escambia Bay in the Florida Panhandle, Pace is the fastest growing community in Santa Rosa County. Pace attracts many for its excellent public schools, close proximity to military installments, recreational opportunities, affordable housing options, and laidback atmosphere.
Many of the military personnel and civilian employees of NAS Whiting Field call Pace home. Plenty of Pace residents enjoy simple commutes to nearby Pensacola and Milton as well. Recreational opportunities abound near Pace, with convenience to numerous state parks as well as the famous Gulf Islands National Seashore. The extensive retail options at Cordova Mall are also just minutes from Pace. Access to I-10 and Pensacola International Airport makes getting around from Pace a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,302
Average: $92,216
Education
5,886
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,597
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Pace has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Pace, FL is $1,450 for one bedroom, $1,502 for two bedrooms, and $2,043 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Pace has decreased by -5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,450/month
700 Sq Ft
House
$2,209/month
1,991 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Pace, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
S. S. Dixon Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
920 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
837 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
834 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,098 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,240 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blackwater Heritage State Trail
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.