Gulf Breeze, Florida

Santa Rosa County Real Estate - Gulf Breeze

Gulf Breeze is in North West Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 5,763. Gulf Breeze is approximately 5 miles from Pensacola (population 51,923) and around 91 miles from Panama City (population 36,484).

The median age for residents of Gulf Breeze is 47.4. Around 28.6% of Gulf Breeze households include school aged children and 34.8% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 95.7% of the Gulf Breeze population are White, .3% are Black or African American, .5% American Indian, 1.4% Asian and 1.3% are Two or more Races.

There are 2,673 housing units in Gulf Breeze. 227 (8.4%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Gulf Breeze is a tourist destination, 25.1% (57) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 632 residential rental units in Gulf Breeze. 584 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 7%.

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Gulf Breeze is located in Santa Rosa County. It has a population of approximately 5,763 people. The population increased 3.7% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida, 4.7% for Santa Rosa County and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Gulf Breeze occupies 4.68 of the 1011.61 square miles in Santa Rosa County. It had a population density of 1231.1 persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 149.6 for the county, 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.

4.1% ( 2,673) of the 65,728 housing units in Santa Rosa County are in Gulf Breeze (a housing unit is defined by the US Census Bureau as a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room that is occupied as separate living quarters.) Gulf Breeze has a 75.8% homeownership rate compared to Santa Rosa County's 76.3% homeownership rate and Florida's rate of 69.0%.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
United States 313,914,040 $14,025,202 1.7% $52,762 132,312,404 $186,200
Florida 18,801,310 $630,738 2.7% $47,827 9,026,965 $188,600
Santa Rosa County 151,372 $1,467 4.7% $55,913 65,728 $173,400
Gulf Breeze 5,763 $733.7%$76,875 2,673$290,400

Gulf Breeze's medium household income in 2011 was $76,875. Santa Rosa County's medium household income was $55,913, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827. 6.1% of the population in Gulf Breeze lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida, 10.8% of the population in Santa Rosa County and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:

Gulf Breeze Economic Activity

The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic Census, 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Gulf Breeze. The Census measured activity of large and medium-sized firms during calendar year 2007. It does not include every aspect of the economy but can be used as a measure of economic activity.

At $73 million, Gulf Breeze's economic activity represents 4.99% of Santa Rosa County's $1,467MM in economic activity. Santa Rosa County represents 0.23% of the Florida economy.

Gulf Breeze Economic Activity
ActivityValue (Millions)Percentage
Manufacturers shipments $0 0.0%
Merchant wholesaler sales $9 12.0%
Retail sales $50 68.9%
Accommodation and food services sales $14 19.1%
Total $73100%

Santa Rosa County Regional Comparisons

Economic Indicators
CityPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Gulf Breeze 5,763 $733.7%$76,875 2,673$290,400
Midway 16,115 $0X$60,908 7,342$223,700
Milton 8,826 $2233.6%$37,629 4,021$116,600
Navarre 31,378 $0X$63,871 12,746$211,100

Santa Rosa County is located in Northwest Florida. This region is responsible for 4.6% of Florida's economic activity. Santa Rosa County represents 5.1% of the region's economy.

Economic Indicators
RegionPopulation
2010
Economic Activity
2007 (Millions)
Population Growth
2010 to 2012
Median Household
Income 2011
Housing
Units
Median Price
2007 to 2011
Escambia County 297,619 $8,505 1.7% $43,707 136,551 $145,000
Santa Rosa County 151,372 $1,467 4.7% $55,913 65,728 $173,400
Okaloosa County 180,822 $4,417 5.1% $54,140 92,394 $196,800
Walton County 55,043 $1,223 4.6% $46,926 45,682 $174,000
Holmes County 19,927 $81 -0.6% $33,510 8,649 $86,800
Jackson County 49,746 $836 -1.6% $39,869 21,011 $97,200
Washington County 24,896 $195 0.0% $37,036 10,864 $96,600
Bay County 168,852 $4,852 1.8% $48,225 99,828 $168,400
Calhoun County 14,625 $74 0.7% $31,142 6,069 $80,200
Liberty County 8,365 $28 -1.1% $40,893 3,362 $80,600
Gulf County 15,863 $95 -0.9% $41,291 9,148 $150,600
Franklin County 11,549 $130 1.2% $37,017 8,665 $170,100
Gadsden County 46,389 $1,106 -2.6% $33,453 19,561 $109,000
Leon County 275,487 $5,470 3.0% $45,827 124,701 $195,300
Jefferson County 14,761 $139 -3.4% $42,096 6,727 $125,000
Wakulla County 30,776 $195 0.1% $54,151 12,721 $136,900
Total 1,400,233 $28,814 0.8% $42,825 671,661 $136,619

Gulf Breeze Real Estate

There are 26,731 properties in Gulf Breeze. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2014 sales data.

Gulf Breeze Real Estate by Usage
Usage TypeProperty Count%Sales CountMedian PriceMedian Price/FtSales FromTo
Agricultural 2 0.01 0n/an/an/an/a
Commercial Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Government Property 67 0.25 0n/an/an/an/a
Health Care 6 0.02 0n/an/an/an/a
Hotel & Motel 70 0.26 0n/an/an/an/a
Industrial 126 0.47 0n/an/an/an/a
Miscellaneous Property 34 0.13 0n/an/an/an/a
Mobile/Manufactured 924 3.46 0n/an/an/an/a
Multifamily 448 1.68 0n/an/an/an/a
Office 238 0.89 0n/an/an/an/a
Residential 24,213 90.58 173 $318,000 $201January 1st, 2014August 1st, 2014
Residential Property 0 0.00 0n/an/an/an/a
Retail 483 1.81 0n/an/an/an/a
Senior Housing 8 0.03 0n/an/an/an/a
Special Purpose 85 0.32 0n/an/an/an/a
Sports & Entertaining 27 0.10 0n/an/an/an/a

Agricultural Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

2( .01%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Agricultural.

Commercial Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Commercial.

Government Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

67( .25%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Government.

Health Care Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

6( .02%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Health Care.

Hotel & Motel Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

70( .26%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Hotel & Motel.

Industrial Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

126( .47%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Industrial.

Miscellaneous Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

34( .13%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Miscellaneous.

Mobile/Manufactured Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

924( 3.46%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Mobile/Manufactured.

Multifamily Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

448( 1.68%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Multifamily.

Office Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

238( .89%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Office.

Residential Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

24,213( 90.58%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Residential. 173 of them sold between January 1st, 2014 and August 1st, 2014. The total value of these sales was $66,654,957. The median sales price was $318,000. In 2014 the median sales price for A Class Residential in Gulf Breeze was $307 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $201/ft and C Class $140/ft.

Residential Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

0( .00%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Residential.

Retail Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

483( 1.81%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Retail.

Senior Housing Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

8( .03%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Senior Housing.

Special Purpose Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

85( .32%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Special Purpose.

Sports & Entertaining Real Estate in Gulf Breeze, Florida

27( .10%) of the properties in Gulf Breeze are classified as Sports & Entertaining.

Gulf Breeze, Santa Rosa County Market Data

Gulf Breeze Real Estate
Property UsageProperty CountTotal Sq Ft
Agricultural 2 0
Government Property 53 223,729
Health Care 6 422,822
Hotel & Motel 60 1,109,681
Industrial 126 1,179,046
Land 2,451 62,785
Miscellaneous Property 35 30,032
Mobile/Manufactured 924 1,074,924
Multifamily 448 2,025,070
Office 238 1,290,036
Residential 24,252 54,239,908
Retail 481 4,327,745
Senior Housing 8 553,044
Special Purpose 85 1,338,992
Sports & Entertaining 28 257,259

Gulf Breeze Median Property Values per Sq Ft

Gulf Breeze Median Property Values per Sq Ft by Property Class
Property Class Class AClass BClass C
UsageYear SaleLease SaleLease SaleLease
Camp 2016 $392$37 $295$17 $200$7
Airport (private or commercial), bus terminal, marine terminal, pier or marina. 2016 $392$24 $295$12 $200$7
Auto sales, auto repair and storage or auto service shop 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Bowling alley, skating rink, pool hall or enclosed arena 2016 $392$37 $295$17 $200$7
Church 2016 $392$24 $295$12 $200$7
Club, lodge or union hall 2016 $392$24 $295$12 $200$7
Community Shopping Center 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Condominium 2016 $392$16 $295$16 $200$16
County Owned 2016 $392$30 $295$15 $200$7
Cropland soil capability Class II 2016 $392$27 $295$15 $200$9
Department Store 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Drive-in Restaurant 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Enclosed theater or auditorium 2016 $392$37 $295$17 $200$7
Federal Owned 2016 $392$30 $295$15 $200$7
Financial institution (bank, saving and loan company, mortgage company, credit services) 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Florist or greenhouse 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Forest, park or recreational area 2016 $392$30 $295$15 $200$7
Grazing land soil capability Class II 2016 $392$27 $295$15 $200$9
Home for the aged 2016 $392$15 $295$10 $200$9
Hotel or motel 2016 $392$33 $295$33 $200$33
Leasehold interests (government owned property leased by a non-governmental lessee) 2016 $392$42 $295$15 $200$6
Light manufacturing 2016 $392$17 $295$10 $200$5
Lumber yard, sawmill or planing mill 2016 $392$17 $295$10 $200$5
Miscellaneous Residential (migrant camp or boarding home.) 2016 $392$33 $295$33 $200$33
Mixed use - store and office or store and residential or residential combination 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Mobile Home 2016 $235$6 $180$6 $127$6
Mortuary, cemetery or crematorium 2016 $392$24 $295$12 $200$7
Multi-family - 10 units or more 2016 $235$22 $180$13 $127$7
Multi-family - less than 10 units 2016 $392$22 $295$13 $200$7
Municipal Owned 2016 $392$30 $295$15 $200$7
Nightclub, cocktail lounge or bar 2016 $392$37 $295$17 $200$7
Office building, non-professional service building, multi-story 2016 $392$30 $295$18 $200$11
Office building, non-professional service building, one story 2016 $392$30 $295$18 $200$11
Private school or college 2016 $392$24 $295$12 $200$7
Privately owned hospital 2016 $392$25 $295$17 $200$11
Professional service building 2016 $392$30 $295$18 $200$11
Public county school 2016 $392$30 $295$15 $200$7
Repair service shop (excluding automotive) 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Restaurant, cafeteria 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Sanitarium or convalescent rest home 2016 $392$25 $295$17 $200$11
Service station 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Single Family 2016 $235$16 $180$16 $127$16
Store, one story 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9
Tourist attraction, permanent exhibit or other entertainment facilities 2016 $392$37 $295$17 $200$7
Utility 2016 $392$42 $295$15 $200$6
Warehousing, distribution terminal, trucking terminal, or van and storage warehousing 2016 $392$17 $295$10 $200$5
Wholesale outlet, produce house or manufacturing outlet 2016 $392$22 $295$14 $200$9