WHY MOVE TO PANAMA CITY BEACH?

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1. Vitality
Bay County has 29 individual parks, covering more than 706 acres that offer recreational opportunities including playgrounds, ball fields, soccer complexes, football fields, picnic areas, fishing and swimming sites. Additionally, Bay County provides 19 boat-launching facilities and 43 beach access sites, which are spread throughout our great county. - Ed Smith, Bay County Manager

We're also home to St. Andrew State Park and Camp Helen State Park. For more information contact Bay County Leisure Services, Panama City Beach Leisure Services Director, or The Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce (850) 235-1159.

2. Earning Index

Panama City Beach (zip 32407, 32413, 32408)
2006 Est. Average Household Income $60,198
2006 Est. Median Household Income $45,376
2006 Est. Per Capita Income $27,718

Employment rate: 96.3%

For more information visit the Economic Development page.

3. Learning

The Panama City Beach, FL area has a number of education opportunities available including 4-year colleges/universities, a 2-year community college and vocational schools.

Bay County Schools (850)872-4100
Gulf Coast Community College (850)769-1551
Florida State University - Panama City Campus (850)872-4750
Haney Technical Center (850)747-5500
Troy State University - Florida Region (850)283-4449
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University (850)286-6246
Panama City Renaissance School (850)215-8712

4. Cost of Lifestyle

Affordable Housing
Over 28 affordable apartment communities available in the Panama City area as of 2006 Median home price Panama City, FL 2006: $223,000 Visit the Relocation Information page for more information.
2006 Est. Wages
Average Entry Level Wage $7.86
Average Experienced Level Wage $19.47
Visit the Jobs page for more information.

5. After Hours

Health Clubs: Gold's Gym, World Gym Fitness Center, and many more.
Art Galleries: Visual Arts Center, and Paul Brent Designer, Inc. and Art by Geno
Live Music: Marina Civic Center, McKenzie Park Concerts in the Park, Pier Park "Summer Concert Series" and many other performers can be found at local restaurants throughout the week.
Farmer's Market: St. Andrews Waterfront Market, Saturday mornings in Downtown St. Andrews. Call (850) 235-3526 for more information.
Nightclubs: Club La Vela, Spinnaker, Ms. Newby's Liquors, Buckwild Saloon, Key West Bar and Grill and many more.
Natural Food Stores: Mount of Olives Health Food, Natural Choice Health Foods, and Nature's Way.
Annual Festivals and Events: St. Andrew Pirate Festival, Indian Summer Festival, Iron Man Triathlon, Thunder Beach, Emerald Coast Cruizin, etc. For more information visit www.panamacitydowntown.com or our community events page.

Check out Events, Membership Directory or the Vacation Information pages for more information.

6. Around Town

The Panama City Beach area is known for the Bay Town Trolley, our public transportation system that covers Bay County. The Panama City Downtown Improvement Board and Panama City Beach Community Redevelopment Agency is currently working on a number of improvements to the already extensive sidewalk system and landscaping.

The Panama City Beach area is truly a cool community to live, work and play!

Click here to request a free Relocation Guide.

Contact:
Jessica Summers, V.P. Relocation
The Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce
(850) 235-1159 jsummers@pcbeach.org

Mission Statement: Support, encourage and expand tourism and business development
while preserving the quality of life in our community.

The Greater Panama City Beaches Chamber of Commerce
309 Beckrich Road
Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Phone: 850.235.1159 / Fax: 235-2301
850.234.3193 Referral Service
chamber@pcbeach.org
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