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Panama city beac, FL — ZIP 32408

Population: 18,832 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 32408 (Panama city beac, FL) is $369,691 — down 2.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $423,750 after a median 98 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,820/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$369,691

Median home value

-2.0%

1-year change

98

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$369,691
1-year appreciation
-2.0%
3-year appreciation
-13.7%
5-year appreciation
+10.7%
10-year appreciation
+78.1%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$433,598
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$423,750
Median list price
$425,000
Median price per sqft
$312
1-year sale-price change
+9.4%
Median days on market
98 days
Homes sold (recent period)
277
For-sale inventory
797
Sale-to-list ratio
95.4%
Active listings
669
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
153 days
New listings (monthly)
110

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,820/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,414/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,101/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,567/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
Schools include
PATRONIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · wildfire: Relatively Low · hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 80% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
28.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Tyndall Air Force Base (9.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
69.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
239
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
92

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,530
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,978

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Tyndall Air Force Base (PAM) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
8
Hospitals include
ASCENSION SACRED HEART BAY, HCA FLORIDA GULF COAST HOSPITAL, EMERALD COAST BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
48
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,965 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
3.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.5%
Median annual property tax
$2,454
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
78.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,934
Average weekly wage
$1,028
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,072

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 32408State medianUS median
Median home value$369,691$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$423,750$359,990$325,000
Median days on market98 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,820/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,454$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 32408?
$369,691.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 32408?
$423,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 32408?
Median days on market: 98 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 32408?
Typical rent: $1,820/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 32408?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is ZIP 32408 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 32408?
Risk to homes is higher than 80% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 32408?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 32408?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 32408?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 32408 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 32408?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 32408?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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