Santa rosa County, Florida
Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County is part of the Northwest region of Florida, along with Bay, Escambia, Walton, Holmes, Jackson, Washington, Okaloosa, Calhoun, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties. The largest industries by employment are trade, transportation & utilities; leisure & hospitality; education & health services; and professional & business services.
Top private sector employers for Santa Rosa County are Wal-Mart, Baptist Health Care, Clearwire, Mediacom, and Santa Rosa Medical Center. Major public sector employers are Santa Rosa County School District, US Government, Florida State Government, and Santa Rosa County. Cities and towns in Santa Rosa County include Gulf Breeze, Jay, and Milton.
Santa Rosa County Florida Cities
There are 5 cities in Santa Rosa County Florida. These are listed below. Click on a link for details.
Bagdad, Gulf Breeze, Jay, Milton, Navarre,
Santa Rosa County has a population of approximately 158,512 people. The population increased 4.7% from 2010 to 2012. This compared to a 2.7% increase for the State of Florida and a 1.7% increase for the country as a whole. Santa Rosa County is 1011.61 square miles and had a population density of 149.6 Persons per square mile in 2010. This compared to 350.6 for Florida and 87.4 for the country.
There are 65,728 housing units in Santa Rosa County (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.) Santa Rosa County has a 76.3% homeownership rate compared to Florida's rate of 69.0%. Santa Rosa County's medium household income in 2011 was $55,913, which is higher than the medium income for Florida as a whole: $47,827.
| Region | Population 2012 | 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 | 19,317,568 | $630,738 | 2.7% | $47,827 | 9,026,965 | $188,600 |
| Santa Rosa County | 158,512 | $1,467 | 4.7% | $55,913 | 65,728 | $173,400 |
10.8% of the population in Santa Rosa County lives below the poverty line, compared to 14.7% in Florida and 14.3% nationwide. Additional Information:
- Santa Rosa County Census Data
- University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research - Santa Rosa County
Santa Rosa County Economic Activity
The U.S. Bureau of the Census, Economic , 2007 calculated the total value manufacturing, merchant wholesaler, retail sales and food service sales in Santa Rosa County. 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 $1,467 million, Santa Rosa County's economic activity represents 0.23% of the Florida economy.
| Activity | Value (Millions) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturers shipments | $75 | 5.1% |
| Merchant wholesaler sales | $149 | 10.2% |
| Retail sales | $1,108 | 75.5% |
| Accommodation and food services sales | $135 | 9.2% |
| Total | $1,467 | 100% |
Santa Rosa County Regional Comparisons
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.
| Region | Population 2012 | Economic Activity 2007 (Millions) | Population Growth 2010 to 2012 | Median Household Income 2011 | Housing Units | Median Price 2007 to 2011 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | 302,715 | $8,505 | 1.7% | $43,707 | 136,551 | $145,000 |
| Santa Rosa County | 158,512 | $1,467 | 4.7% | $55,913 | 65,728 | $173,400 |
| Okaloosa County | 190,083 | $4,417 | 5.1% | $54,140 | 92,394 | $196,800 |
| Walton County | 57,582 | $1,223 | 4.6% | $46,926 | 45,682 | $174,000 |
| Holmes County | 19,804 | $81 | -0.6% | $33,510 | 8,649 | $86,800 |
| Jackson County | 48,968 | $836 | -1.6% | $39,869 | 21,011 | $97,200 |
| Washington County | 24,892 | $195 | 0.0% | $37,036 | 10,864 | $96,600 |
| Bay County | 171,903 | $4,852 | 1.8% | $48,225 | 99,828 | $168,400 |
| Calhoun County | 14,723 | $74 | 0.7% | $31,142 | 6,069 | $80,200 |
| Liberty County | 8,276 | $28 | -1.1% | $40,893 | 3,362 | $80,600 |
| Gulf County | 15,718 | $95 | -0.9% | $41,291 | 9,148 | $150,600 |
| Franklin County | 11,686 | $130 | 1.2% | $37,017 | 8,665 | $170,100 |
| Gadsden County | 46,528 | $1,106 | -2.6% | $33,453 | 19,561 | $109,000 |
| Leon County | 283,769 | $5,470 | 3.0% | $45,827 | 124,701 | $195,300 |
| Jefferson County | 14,256 | $139 | -3.4% | $42,096 | 6,727 | $125,000 |
| Wakulla County | 30,818 | $195 | 0.1% | $54,151 | 12,721 | $136,900 |
| Total | 1,400,233 | $28,814 | 0.8% | $42,825 | 671,661 | $136,619 |
Santa Rosa Real Estate
There are 103,741 properties in Santa Rosa County. The following table shows a summary of them based on 2013 sales data.
| Usage Type | Property Count | % | Sales Count | Median Price | Median Price/Ft | Sales From | To |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Property | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | $475,000 | $136 | January 1st, 2013 | January 1st, 2013 |
| Residential Property | 0 | 0.00 | 189 | $330,000 | $213 | January 1st, 2013 | August 1st, 2013 |
Commercial Real Estate in Santa Rosa County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Santa Rosa County are classified as Commercial. 1 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and January 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $475,000. The median sales price was $475,000. In 2013 the median sales price for Commercial Property in Santa Rosa County was $136 per sq ft.
Residential Real Estate in Santa Rosa County, Florida
0( .00%) of the properties in Santa Rosa County are classified as Residential. 189 of them sold between January 1st, 2013 and August 1st, 2013. The total value of these sales was $73,238,052. The median sales price was $330,000. In 2013 the median sales price for A Class Residential Property in Santa Rosa County was $300 per sq ft, B Class properties sold for $213/ft and C Class $123/ft.
Additional Details:
Santa Rosa Market Data
| Property Usage | Property Count | Total Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural | 2,285 | 4,620,484 |
| Government Property | 355 | 4,123,612 |
| Health Care | 8 | 463,423 |
| Hotel & Motel | 90 | 1,989,802 |
| Industrial | 593 | 10,659,038 |
| Land | 10,441 | 182,104 |
| Miscellaneous Property | 156 | 436,713 |
| Mobile/Manufactured | 9,182 | 12,549,253 |
| Multifamily | 1,544 | 7,386,072 |
| Office | 953 | 4,558,965 |
| Residential | 85,985 | 176,520,343 |
| Retail | 1,918 | 14,368,405 |
| Senior Housing | 28 | 1,153,252 |
| Special Purpose | 584 | 5,977,988 |
| Sports & Entertaining | 117 | 997,820 |