About Panama City, FL

Panama City - A Great Place to Live

Panama City is located on the panhandle of northwest Florida on beautiful St. Andrews Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. Panama City is known as a popular tourist location year round offering a comfortable climate and friendly atmosphere.

Attractions - Things to See in Panama City

Panama City's attributes provide a highly attractive living environment compatible with a variety of tastes and life styles. Cited most often are: pleasant climate, attractive housing opportunities, fishing and water sports, arts and entertainment, and a pleasing small town environment for raising a family. Local employers in the Panama City area include Tyndall Air Force Base, Gulf Power, Arizona Chemical, and Berg Pipe. Gulf Coast Community College and a satellite Florida State University offer educational opportunities in the area.

Apartment Rentals and Average Rents

Because of the city's average cost of living, Panama City apartments are slightly high. Average prices for apartments in the area are as follows: 1 bedroom apartments average $626, while 2 bedroom apartments average to around $1410. The average cost for apartments in the city area is $900, which is well above the national average.