CST-EST border, 2008
Mexico Beach’s story
70 years in pictures
Census counts: 588 in 1970, 916 in 2020. The archive holds 22 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 3 maps from 1944 on.
- 1956Mexico Beach is settled
Mexico BeachFL
Trash day: look up yoursPhoto: The Bushranger · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
1,275
2025 Census estimate · +39.3% since 2020
Typical home
$500K
−2.3% in a year
Household income
$64K
median
Median age
60.2
years
Jobs based here
301
Balanced
Is Mexico Beach a good place to live?
Mexico Beach’s best subject grades are an A− for health and a B for walkability; its weakest is a D− for hazard risk. Mexico Beach’s median age is 60.2 years, against 42.5 years in Florida’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. Only 32 of Florida’s 779 towns score lower on hazard risk. Homes are expensive, about $500K for a typical one and 7 times the Panama City metro’s $72K median household income. Mexico Beach has 1 place on the National Register. Mexico Beach has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Mexico Beach stand out
Where Mexico Beach beats most towns, and one thing worth knowing.
A growing town
Mexico Beach has grown 19% since 2010
1,072 counted in 2010 and 916 in 2020; an estimated 1,275 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Mexico Beach grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Florida), ordered by how far Mexico Beach is from typical.
Hazard riskhurricanes tops the listD−Open →Cost of livingDOpen →HealthAscension Sacred Heart Gulf 13.6 miles awayA−Open →Jobs & income$64K median household income; 301 jobs based hereCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 4.1% of households have no car; 2.7% of workers walk, bike or ride transitBOpen →SchoolsBeat 61% of Florida districts on tests and graduationBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 0% conserved landC+Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life2.3 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mexico Beach: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mexico Beach, and how to reach them.
PowerDuke Energy18.4¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Mexico Beach water system4 health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet7 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpBy addressDay by addressTown site
Register to voteOnlineIn Florida you can register online until 29 days before Election Day, in person until 29 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 29 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereBay Supervisor of ElectionsBay County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2024
ZIP codes32456, 3241032456 52% · 32410 48%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 17, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mexico Beach.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade D−
Mexico Beach faces a very high natural-hazard risk, led by hurricanes
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 95% of U.S. communities. Since 1978, 785 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Mexico Beach.
95risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
HurricanesInland flooding
785
paid flood claims since 1978
7
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Florida overall
For Mexico Beach, that is above both Florida’s towns (31%) and U.S. towns (29%). Adults 18 to 34 are 3% of residents (21% statewide); people 65 and older are 38% of residents (21% statewide). Mexico Beach has grown 39% since 2020, to 1,275 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
60.2median age · FL 42.6
Mexico BeachFloridaUnited States
Ages · share of residents
26%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma3%
High school26%
Some college17%
Associate’s15%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate16%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.1 points. Across Florida, 50.9% of residents are women. Among residents 75 and older, 57% are men (FL 44%).
| Mexico Beach | FL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.8% | 9.2% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0.5% | 8.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 2.5% | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 8% | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.4% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 25.5% | 13.4% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 24.8% | 11.7% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.3% | 9.6% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.3% | 10.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.1% | 27.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 16.5% | 18.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 15% | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.3% | 21.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 15.8% | 12.9% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,300, single groups can be off by several points
HealthA−
On CDC estimates, Mexico Beach is healthier than 76% of U.S. towns
Mexico Beach beats the Florida average on 15 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 5. 44% of adults have high blood pressure in Mexico Beach.
76%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Mexico Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 16% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 6.4% | 15% | 14% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 82% | 79% | 79% |
31 measures vs. Florida
15 better11 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Mexico Beach | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 4.8% | 12.7% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 6.4% | 16.8% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 14.5% | 9.1% |
Ascension Sacred Heart Gulf
13.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade D
For cost of living, Mexico Beach earns a D
Mexico Beach’s median rent is $1,951 a month. The typical Mexico Beach home is worth about $500,000, down 2.3% in a year, 33% above the Florida typical home.
$500KZillow home value
| Mexico Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,951 a month | $1,647 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 78% | 72% | 73% |
Typical home value
Mexico Beach$500K
Florida$375K
Market temperature
192
days on market
95.5%
sale-to-list price
−2.3%
value change, 1 year
14
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Mexico Beach, expect mild winters and hot summers
Mexico Beach has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. The July high in Mexico Beach is 90°F.
90°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter46–65°
Spring59–77°
Summer74–89°
Fall62–80°
Nov 29
typical first frost
Mar 1
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
90°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C
About one in nine working residents works right in Mexico Beach
Most working residents leave Mexico Beach for work: only 11% work in town. 5.6% of Mexico Beach residents live below the poverty line. The top destinations are Port St.
11%work in town
| Mexico Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 11% | 5% | 8% |
| Median household income | $64,000 | $73,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 27 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Mexico Beach11%
Port St. Joe18%
Panama City15%
Tallahassee3%
Panama City Beach2%
23 mi
median commute distance
301
jobs based in Mexico Beach
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
B
Walkability grade: more walkable than 63% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
OutdoorsC+
Mexico Beach has set aside 0.1% of its land for conservation
0.8 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
0.1%conserved
| Mexico Beach | Florida towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 3% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.3 miles per square mile | 0.4 | 0.4 |
0.1%
conserved · 1 of 1,598 acres
0.8 mi
of trails · 0.3 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Park Under the Palms | — | 2 |
| 2. Park | — | 2 |
| 3. Mexico Beach Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mexico Beach
18pages on Mexico Beach
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mexico Beach; the nearest are
Gulf Coast State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Panama City25.3 mi$2,370 in-state tuitionChipola CollegeUniversity or college · Public · Marianna59.3 mi$3,120 in-state tuitionGeorge C Wallace Community College-DothanCommunity college · Public · Dothan, AL94.7 mi$4,980 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Mexico Beach residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Florida.
Small town
1,275 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
About Mexico Beach
City in Florida, United States
Mexico Beach is a city in Bay County, Florida, United States. It is located 25 miles (40 km) southeast of Panama City on the Florida Panhandle. It is part of the Panama City-Panama City Beach, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area in North Florida. The population was 916 at the 2020 census, down from 1,072 at the 2010 census. The community was extensively damaged by Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) declared the community "wiped out" in the aftermath of the hurricane's devastating impact. The city has rebuilt since that storm.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1966
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 13 ft
- ZIP code
- 32410
- Area code
- 850
Questions about Mexico Beach
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mexico Beach, FL expensive?
Yes. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.