Panama City, Florida

Small Florida city with local appeal

Southeast Panama City, FL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.5

D

out of 100

Overview

Panama City is a Florida city with a population of approximately 35,660, part of the Panama City, FL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $286,249. Median household income is $57,221.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 35,660 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $286,249 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $57,221 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 21.1 minutes
  • Part of the Panama City, FL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

35,660

Source: Census ACS

$286,249

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$57,221

Source: Census ACS

21.1 min

Source: Census ACS

101 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Bay County (county-level results)

26%
73%
Democrat 25,201
Republican 71,497
Leans R+47.4

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 71.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 55.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 69.5/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 43.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.5

Location

Panama City, FL (30.1606, -85.6494)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.