Panama City Beach, FL

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Population
20,375
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
12 ft
Median Home Value
$441,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,791/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$80,941
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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About Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is a Florida Panhandle resort city on the Emerald Coast, known for wide white-sand beaches and Gulf water that drives much of the local economy. It became a city in 1970 when several beach communities merged, and it still feels like a string of beach districts tied together by tourism. Pier Park, Frank Brown Park, St. Andrews State Park, vacation rentals, seafood spots, and seasonal crowds all shape the day-to-day rhythm.

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