Bagdad, FL


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Bagdad, FL

About Bagdad, FL

Living in Bagdad, FL is a unique and pleasant experience. The small town of 1,822 people offers a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of outdoor activities. The town is located on the Escambia River and features several local parks and outdoor attractions that make it a great place to explore nature and relax. Residents here can enjoy days out fishing, hiking, or simply taking in the beautiful scenery around them. Bagdad also offers a variety of excellent dining options with various casual eateries to more upscale restaurants for those looking for something special. Overall, Bagdad provides its residents an idyllic lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty and plenty of cultural experiences that make it an ideal place to live. Beach city/Military town - Western tip of Florida Panhandle on Pensacola Bay along the Gulf Coast.

Zip Codes: 32530
Cost of Living:
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 112 ft above sea level

Because of the strategic location and harbor protection, Pensacola has a rich and varied history. It has “changed hands” among nations 13 times, with periods of French, British, and Spanish occupation. A lumber boom in the late 1800’s also left its mark on architecture and historic sites. Today the city has a strong military presence with the Pensacola Naval Air Station, headquarters of the Blue Angels. Educational attainment is fairly high for a town of this type, and the 9000-student University of West Florida adds a college town element.

Santa Rosa Island, a barrier island containing the white sand beaches of the Gulf Island National Seashore, is a major draw for beach and water sports. The area has a distinct Southern flavor, and many refer to the entire Florida Panhandle as “LA” – Lower Alabama. Ferry Pass and Brent are suburbs north of downtown Pensacola, the former being the larger and more prosperous of the two. Cost of living and home prices are among the lowest in the state, especially for a beach area.

Pensacola is situated on a sandy slope bordering the Pensacola Bay breakwater. The Gulf of Mexico moderates the climate year-round. Summer temperatures are in the 80’s and 90’s, with an occasional 100-degree day if sea breezes diminish. Winter highs are usually in the 50’s. Freezing temperatures may occur December through February, but extended cold waves are infrequent. Rainfall is usually well distributed through the year, but is heaviest in July and August. Fall is relatively dry. Summer rain comes as thunderstorms while winter rains are lighter but occur over longer periods. Snow is observed in 3 out of 10 winters but measurable amounts are rare. Gulf hurricanes are a risk from early July to mid-October.

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Bagdad Cost of Living

Nearby beaches, historic interest, and cost of living make Bagdad a great place to live.

$221,100
-52.9% lower than avg
$65,887
-4.8% lower than avg
3.0 / 8.0
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Bagdad Crime
40.8 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Bagdad, Florida
$42,480
for a family
$40,400
for a single person
Pros & Cons of Bagdad
   Nearby beaches
Arts and culture
   Historic interest
Hurricane risk
   Cost of living
Growth and sprawl
Cost of Living