Gulf Breeze is a somewhat small coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 6,659 people and seven associated neighborhoods, Gulf Breeze is the 260th largest community in Florida.

Gulf Breeze home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Gulf Breeze real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.

A relatively large number of people in Gulf Breeze telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 17.90% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Because of many things, Gulf Breeze is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Gulf Breeze a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Gulf Breeze has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Gulf Breeze’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.

Gulf Breeze is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery.

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Gulf Breeze. 59.97% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 21.84%.

The per capita income in Gulf Breeze in 2022 was $69,203, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $276,812 for a family of four.

Gulf Breeze is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Gulf Breeze home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Gulf Breeze residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Gulf Breeze include German, English, Irish, European, and French.

The most common language spoken in Gulf Breeze is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and Greek.