Santa Rosa County

The Perfect Mix of Relaxation and Opportunity

Live in Santa Rosa County and experience serene beaches, low costs and an economy kept strong by the presence of NAS Whiting Field and other military operations in Northwest Florida. From cybersecurity to logistics to aviation, career opportunities run throughout Santa Rosa.

The Navarre and Milton region is a family-friendly hub of sugar white sand and emerald waters, rich in history and culture and bustling with events. Go shopping for functional pottery that depicts the Emerald Coast lifestyle or check out affordable attractions like Gulf Breeze Zoo or Black River State Forest. The city of Gulf Breeze is also just a 15-minute drive to the powerful startup community of Pensacola.

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#10 Most attractive county in Florida for job seekers through 2035 Pensacola News Journal, 2022

One Of the fastest growing counties in the U.S. Florida’s Great Northwest

193,998 Population in Santa Rosa County U.S. Census Bureau, 2021

35+ Aviation and aerospace companies Santa Rosa EDO

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When you move to Santa Rosa County, all stress just seems to roll off you like the tide against the Emerald Coast. Whether you’re canoeing along Blackwater River or observing the unique flora and fauna on the Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail, the county’s outdoor activities leave nothing to be desired. You can even go camping on the beach right off the coast of Gulf Breeze.

Small town Milton, Florida is home to some of friendliest people you will ever meet, with a proud military community, numerous festivals and access to sports like the University of West Florida Athletics. The cost of living here is also somewhat lower than national averages, leaving more money in your pocket for the county’s renowned gulf-to-plate seafood.

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One of the Fastest Growing Counties in the U.S.

Job growth and career opportunities are strong in Northwest Florida, but they’re particularly bright in Santa Rosa County, with an array of good-paying jobs right along the Interstate 10 corridor. In fact, a University of Florida Bureau of Economic and Business Research report stated that Santa Rosa County is projected to be the tenth most attractive county in Florida for job seekers over the next decade.

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Whether you have children or not, Santa Rosa County is sure to bring out the kid in you. Find an endless stream of entertainment for your family in Gulf Breeze — from the Gulf Breeze Zoo to the several annual events like Spring Fest and more in neighboring Pensacola. Besides recreation, three Santa Rosa Schools sit side-by-side in Gulf Breeze, making it easy for students to transfer to the next grade level.

World–class athletes, weekend warriors, youth athletes and everyday people have access to state–of–the–art health care services and performance training conveniently located in Gulf Breeze, at the Andrews Institute for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine. Under the leadership and reputation of internationally renowned orthopedic sports surgeon Dr. James Andrews, the Andrews Institute provides a spectrum of services for patients to quickly and accurately address their orthopedic needs.

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