Living in Panama City
Panama City is a large place in Florida, United States, home to 38,286 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 31%, #4,993 of 16,523), people who want to live by the sea (top 52%, #3,331 of 6,413), movers on a budget (top 59%, #7,088 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Panama City
- It is right on the coast of the Gulf of Mexico.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 10 h 12 min and sets around 23:47; in late June it sets around 2:47.
How Panama City ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Florida | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 34 | #9,588 of 11,898 | #516 of 689 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,188 of 9,771 | #194 of 596 | Map |
| Low-income family | 33 | #6,405 of 8,006 | #342 of 554 | Map |
| Single parent | 35 | #5,303 of 6,237 | #330 of 456 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 58 | #5,756 of 9,474 | #372 of 615 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 46 | #7,821 of 9,474 | #524 of 615 | Map |
| Early retiree | 55 | #7,005 of 10,762 | #496 of 639 | Map |
| Single professional | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Young professional | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| DINKS | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Remote worker | 55 | #4,815 of 7,271 | #258 of 485 | Map |
| Commuter | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Car-free household | not ranked: below the minimum for commute | – | Map | |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for campus | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 20 | #7,633 of 8,006 | #507 of 554 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #7,088 of 12,111 | #122 of 680 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| Expat professional | 35 | #5,469 of 7,271 | #429 of 485 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 34 | #8,314 of 9,474 | #538 of 615 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #13,342 of 18,063 | #541 of 808 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 34 | #4,993 of 16,523 | #250 of 779 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 32 | #13,380 of 18,063 | #318 of 808 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 44 | #9,741 of 16,523 | #606 of 779 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 46 | #7,340 of 21,167 | #541 of 852 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 45 | #11,793 of 12,111 | #545 of 680 | Map |
| Coastal living | 65 | #3,331 of 6,413 | #316 of 625 | Map |
| Business owner | 34 | #8,178 of 12,111 | #586 of 680 | Map |
| Digital native | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Springfield (Florida) 5 km
- Upper Grand Lagoon 8 km
- Callaway (Florida) 9 km
- Lynn Haven 10 km
- Panama City Beach 14 km
- Santa Rosa Beach 61 km
- Miramar Beach 71 km
- DeFuniak Springs 76 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.