Living in Pace, FL
Santa Rosa County
Pace is inland, north of Milton and northeast of Pensacola, and its identity is the fastest-growing, most straightforwardly affordable family suburb of the four in this batch -- new subdivisions, newer schools, and a lower price point than Gulf Breeze or Navarre with no direct water access to pay a premium for. It's the pick for buyers who want Santa Rosa County's schools and growth without a coastal budget.
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Learn moreHousing
Median sale price cited at $330,752, up 0.2% YoY at that snapshot; a November 2025 figure cited $333K, up 1.6% YoY. Sources agree closely here (within ~$3K), an unusually tight cluster compared to the other places in this batch.
Taxes
Not independently sourced at the Santa Rosa County level this session. Florida carries no income tax statewide. See the Florida hub page for the statewide property tax context -- do not treat that figure as Pace-specific.
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Pros
Most affordable median home price among the coastal-adjacent Santa Rosa County towns in this batch; real, sustained population growth and new-construction inventory; solid local schools.
Cons
No direct beach, bay, or river access -- it's an inland suburb, not a waterfront town; car-dependent with limited walkable core, and growth has brought real traffic congestion on the main corridors into Milton and Pensacola.
Who this fits
Best for: Families and first-time buyers prioritizing affordability and school quality over water access or a walkable downtown.
Maybe not for you if: Buyers specifically wanting coastal or riverfront living should look at Gulf Breeze, Navarre, or Milton in this batch instead.
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