Better areas to live in Pensacola and surrounding area (Warrington: homes, neighborhoods)

[blessedmomofmany]

We are possibly looking at moving to the Pensacola area, and I was just wondering if I could get some suggestion on family oriented neighborhoods in the Pensacola area. Interested in community, schools, churches, property taxes. Hoping for some info that will help in MLS searches.

Thanks!

Mom

[Winter_Sucks]

I don't know much about Pensacola, but I've read people say to stay clear of Warrington.

[redneckriviera]

Originally Posted by blessedmomofmany

We are possibly looking at moving to the Pensacola area, and I was just wondering if I could get some suggestion on family oriented neighborhoods in the Pensacola area. Interested in community, schools, churches, property taxes. Hoping for some info that will help in MLS searches.

Thanks!

Mom

Pensacola is a great place to live. Although there are nice areas (and not-so-nice areas) all around the city, I'd recommend you look on the northeast side of town, off Spanish Trail--"surburbia" within the city limits. You'll find miles of beautiful mature neighborhoods/developments on the northeast side. Also nice neighborhoods along the Bayou, south of Cordova Mall and in East Hill. Washington HS generally racks up the top SAT scores among the city schools. Pace--further out to the northeast, toward Milton--is a much newer suburban area. And Gulf Breeze--on a peninsula between the city and P-cola Beach--is also very nice.

Both Pace and GB have great school systems. Downside to Pace is that it's a haul into town. Downside to GB is that when hurricanes roll in, they regularly get whacked.

We settled on northeast Pensacola, about 6 or 7 miles in from the beach, east of the airport (flights take-off & land north & south). Still only 10 minutes from the Gulf, but we escaped the wrath of the 'canes. Kids got a great education--both now have graduate degrees from top schools in the northeast--and like everyone who ever lives in Pensacola, have always loved the area. Have fun!

[Doreen Overbey]

What does that mean " a haul into town "??? I was thinking about moving to Pace this spring! What is the name of better towns to live that you have the white sands and affordable homes like Pace have , Crestview? Milton? Need to relocate from midwest

[Inspector1489]

First, welcome to CD.
This thread is 8 years since the last post, sometimes better to begin a new one. That said...I found your post because I subscribe to the Pensacola sub and I'm considering a move there too.
Have you spent any time in the area, and doing your own research? Nothing better than first hand info.
My answer to the "long haul" question is it's a long way. I'm not from the area, but alot can change in 8 years. It wouldn't change the distance, but road improvemen's could make the drive more bearable.
Good luck!

[slduvall]

Pace is a about a 25-30 minute drive to Pensacola, depending on traffic and where you are going. As it gets more densely populated of course that brings more traffic. Pace is getting very popular. It takes longer to get to the beach, as that means crossing the bridge and more traffic.

When you say "white sands" do you mean on the nearby beaches? As Pace, Crestview nor Milton have beaches. All are at least 45 minutes to beaches. Crestview is getting very, very crowded, which means a lot of traffic, but that is primarily heading to and from the Base in the morning and afternoon.

And "affordable" is subjective, what is your budget? Do you need schools? A job?