Santa Rosa Beach is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 23,604 people and four associated neighborhoods, Santa Rosa Beach is the 142nd largest community in Florida. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Santa Rosa Beach, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Santa Rosa Beach, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Santa Rosa Beach’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Santa Rosa Beach does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $108,995.00. Santa Rosa Beach home prices are not only among the most expensive in Florida, but Santa Rosa Beach real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Unlike some towns, Santa Rosa Beach isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Santa Rosa Beach are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Santa Rosa Beach is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Santa Rosa Beach who work in sales jobs (17.57%), management occupations (15.01%), and office and administrative support (7.91%). Also of interest is that Santa Rosa Beach has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. A relatively large number of people in Santa Rosa Beach telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 20.91% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Another notable thing is that Santa Rosa Beach is an extremely popular destination for tourists and seasonal residents. So much of the population is seasonal such that the town’s population swells significantly during the vacation season, and drops again when the season ends. Because of this, much of the local economy is centered around tourism; some businesses may be operated only during the high season. During the low season, year-round residents will notice that the city is a substantially quieter place to live. Santa Rosa Beach is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Santa Rosa Beach’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Santa Rosa Beach is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities. Santa Rosa Beach is a small town, and as such doesn't have a public transit system that people use to get to and from their jobs every day.The citizens of Santa Rosa Beach are among the most well-educated in the nation: 47.89% of adults in Santa Rosa Beach have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree, whereas the average US city has 21.84% holding at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Santa Rosa Beach in 2022 was $75,462, which is wealthy relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $301,848 for a family of four. Santa Rosa Beach is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Santa Rosa Beach home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Santa Rosa Beach residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Santa Rosa Beach include English, Irish, Italian, German, and European. The most common language spoken in Santa Rosa Beach is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
