Affordable Panama City Storage Units

Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Panama City, Florida.

Located on Florida's Emerald Coast overlooking St. Andrews Bay, a stone's throw from the Gulf of Mexico, Panama City offers a little bit of everything. It's a military town due to nearby bases in Bay County. It's a college town with two universities within its city limits. It's popular among retirees, vacationers, and party-hardy springbreakers alike.

But it's a family-friendly place too. Panama City is the seat of Bay County, and with a population of about 33,000 people, it's the largest city between Tallahassee and Pensacola. Panama City is home to some pretty incredible beaches and is an endlessly enjoyable place to live, work, and play.

What to do in Panama City, FL

There's a lot to see and do in Panama City! Although this coastal Florida city is arguably best known for its beaches, fun in the sun is just part of what makes Panama City special. Be sure to check out some of the top attractions in and around the Panama City area:

• ZooWorld Zoological Park - Located just across the bay in Panama City Beach, ZooWorld Zoological Park offers spectacular animal attractions. Among many unique experiences, the zoo offers opportunities to get up close and personal with sloths and lemurs or to take turns feeding the resident giraffes and alligators. One of the best features is a walk-through free flight aviary with hundreds of colorful exotic birds.
• Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida - one of Florida's premier children's museums, the Science and Discovery Center of Northwest Florida offers unique and interactive science exhibits and displays, as well as play areas and nature trails.
• St. Andrews State Park - Some of the best beaches on the Gulf Coast are located within St. Andrews State Park. Located just minutes from Panama City, the park features miles of rolling white dunes, waterfront campgrounds, fishing jetties, and nature trails and boardwalks.
• Panama City Center for the Arts - Part of a massive downtown revitalization project, the Panama City Center for the Arts is a hub for the visual arts in Panama City. They offer exhibits, performances, classes, rentals, and many opportunities to explore and create within visual arts.

Working in Panama City, FL

Panama City is neither a predominately white-collar nor blue-collar city but offers various employment opportunities at every level. Sales, administrative support, and food sales are the most common occupations. Of adults 25 and older in Panama City, a little over 24% have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Government and military occupations make up a large portion of the workforce in Panama City and throughout Bay County. The U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy each have bases in the area and are among the largest employers, along with Bay District Schools and Bay Medical Center.

Panama City, FL Neighborhoods

Spanning over 41 square miles, Panama City would best be described as a mid-sized city. It has numerous unique neighborhoods, each with its distinctive charm and atmosphere. Some of the most popular neighborhoods in Panama City include:

• Bunkers Cove - Situated on a picturesque peninsula overlooking the bay, Bunkers Cove is one of the more expensive areas of Panama City, with a median real estate price of about $282,000. The neighborhood has a suburban vibe, with many small to medium-sized single-family homes and some apartment complexes.
• Downtown/City Center - With a median real estate price of $124,900, most of the real estate in the Downtown area of Panama City is renter-occupied, including a large number of apartment complexes and high-rise apartments. Many homes and apartments here are fairly new, built from the 1970s to now.
• Millville - The Millville neighborhood has a median real estate price of $184,900. It's a suburban neighborhood just a few minutes from Downtown and offers a mixture of single-family homes and small apartment complexes, most built in the mid-20th century.

Panama City, FL School District

Public schools in Panama City are part of the Bay District Schools, which includes 52 schools in and around the city. Some of the top-rated schools in the district include North Bay Haven Charter Elementary School, Bay Haven Charter Middle School, and North Bay Haven Career Academy.

Panama City also offers several options for higher education. Colleges and universities in the city include FSU Panama City and Gulf Coast State College.

Moving to Panama City, FL Resource Guide

Panama City is a welcoming place for people of every age and background, but we can all use a little help when moving to a new place. Check out the Panama City website for information on setting up utilities, as well as contact information for the local police, fire department, public works, and parks & recreation.

The Bay County Economic Development Alliance also offers some excellent resources for new and prospective residents in the Panama City area, including information about careers, transportation, education, housing, and taxes.

Panama City, FL Housing

The median home price in Panama City is $204,000, which is significantly lower than the U.S. average and quite affordable for Florida. Rentals are also fairly affordable here, averaging about $806 for a studio, $901 for a one-bedroom apartment, and $1,044 for a two-bedroom. Most homes in Panama City — about 54% — are owner-occupied.