Pros and cons of living in Panama City Beach, Florida

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Жыл бұрын

In this video, we will be discussing the pros and cons of living in Panama City Beach, Florida.
Pros:
The Beach: Panama City Beach has the world's most beautiful beaches. The sand is white and fine, and the water is crystal clear.
Water Sports: In Panama City Beach, there are so many activities you can do in and around the water. From boating in the Gulf of Mexico, to fishing on coastal dune lakes like Lake Powell, you will never run out of things to do.
Weather: The weather in Panama City Beach is unbelievable! The highs in the summertime average 90 degrees in July and August. In the wintertime, you can expect average highs in the 60s and average lows in the 40s.
Restaurants: There are so many amazing places to eat in and around Panama City Beach. You'll be able to find everything from beach front restaurants, to dive bars and everything in between.
It's Growing: Panama City Beach has seen tons of growth over the past decade. At the moment, St. Joe Corporation is the largest developer in the area, owning over 150,000 acres of acres of land in North West Florida. They are partnering to build subdivisions, hotels, hospitals, and much more.
Cons:
Traffic: Panama City Beach traffic can be bad in the summertime. This is mostly due to the high number of tourists visiting the emerald coast. In the wintertime, traffic isn't a problem at all.
Humidity: The humidity in northwest Florida, especially in the summertime can be brutal. But as the summer goes on, your body gets acclimated to it.
Hurricanes: Living along the coast, you are more susceptible to the impacts of hurricanes. In 2018, Hurricane Michael made landfall in Bay County, and the result was wide spread destruction.
Not a big city: Panama City Beach is a smaller town. While this may be attractive for some like me, for others this could be a drawback. For those coming from a big city, you may find there isn't much to do on the weekends if you don't like the beach and the water.
Community: It can be hard to find community here in Panama City Beach. There's a constant influx and outflow of people throughout the year due to tourism, and a lot of people come for a few years and leave.
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@stormy7034 Жыл бұрын

Love that you added in church is a great outreach! God Bless!

@flyfishingdave 8 ай бұрын

Good video! Thank you.

@wturner777 Жыл бұрын

I have previously lived in Panama City for about a decade and this is quite accurate. I grew up in NW Florida and came from a small town of less than 6k people. The "locals" in PCB are few and far between as most of the people working on the beach don't actually live there. They often live in town or even on the outskirts, and many of them don't even have a car and rely on public transit. And speaking of public transit, or lack there of, it's no question you definitely need a car to live in NW Florida, which can be a big con for some. When there are no safe and efficient alternatives to driving (walking, cycling and public transit), traffic is bound to be inevitable. Cities can add more lanes all they want, but that won't fix traffic overtime, especially as cities continue to grow. That's a textbook example of induced demand. Don't get me wrong. NW Florida is a beautiful area. But I prefer to live in dense walkable cities with strong public transit, that way I can easily live car-free. I like cars, but they're expensive to maintain nowadays.

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Willie! What town did you grown up in? And I completely agree with you. I’d love if there were some alternatives to driving.

@wturner777 Жыл бұрын

@@marcmillerpcb Defuniak Springs.

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Nice! By any chance do you know the Myricks? I go to church/play basketball with Collin, who runs Defuniak Springs Family Dental.

@wturner777 Жыл бұрын

@@marcmillerpcb I don't recall, but that's awesome!

@ajaxSAF Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the balanced perspective, thanks

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@MassGainingGuy Жыл бұрын

Awesome video! PCB is paradise!

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! And you are absolutely right! If you ever decide to move down and need help buying a place, reach out to me!

@lancehartman4159 Жыл бұрын

PCB is one of my favorite places to visit, and I thought about relocating, at least for a few years to try beach life full-time. I just turned 36, so this was helpful.

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Lance, love to hear it was helpful! If you ever want to chat, feel free to call or text me at 850-890-3432.

@maliamarin5718 Жыл бұрын

I want to move there so bad!!! I’ve been there and loved it all! coming back this summer! would love to get a hold of you and chat!!! thank you for the great videos!

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Hey Malia! Thanks so much! Feel free to call or text anytime! My cell is 850-660-7975

@KevinNordstrom 3 ай бұрын

Would love to move to the destin/Fort Walton area.

@marcmillerpcb 3 ай бұрын

Hey Kevin! If you ever decide to make the move, reach out to me. We have agents in our office that service those areas.

@holdenpittman9159 Жыл бұрын

The winter and fall is the best time to go, the tourists, and ppl are ridiculous

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

I agree. I love the weather and sunsets in October

@rashauddickerson8534 Жыл бұрын

Hey just spoke with you Bro Great video and will be looking into relocating to Panama City soon from VA

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Thanks for reaching out yesterday! I always love hearing from people near my hometown. And if you think of any more questions, I’m always here to help.

@janiceva1 Жыл бұрын

I am from virginia and going to move to panama soon

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

@@janiceva1 Definitely reach out to me! I'd love to help you buy a place down here, or help you find a rental. Call or text me anytime . 850-890-3432

@homesandbeach Жыл бұрын

Great video! We should meet and talk real estate

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Shoot me a text at (850) 890-3432.

@Ethervale Жыл бұрын

this video convinced me to move down there after i'm done with college

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! What’s your major? If you wanted to test the waters, I’m sure you could find a summer internship somewhere.

@Ethervale Жыл бұрын

@@marcmillerpcb i major in marine biology

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Nice! You should check out Gulf World. And if you ever do any oceanography work within your major, you might be able to find a place on the Navy Base.

@michaelchristie4517 11 ай бұрын

I'm thinking about moving my family to Panama City. Would you recommend living in Panama City or Panama City Beach? What are the pros and cons of each? And how would you compare the Panama City/Panama City Beach area vs the Pensacola/Navarre area? I may be able to get a job in either area.

@marcmillerpcb 11 ай бұрын

Hey! I prefer Panama City Beach, but that’s because I love going to the beach. If you aren’t as big on beach days, then you will definitely find better priced housing in Panama City. One area I really like is Lynn Haven. Pros of Panama City Beach -close to the beach, growing, and close to the airport. Pros of Panama City-cheaper housing and not as much tourist traffic. Pensacola feels like a much bigger city than Panama City/Panama City Beach. Navarre is much smaller. There’s a section of beach between Navarre and Pensacola Beach where there isn’t any buildings at all. It’s very cool to drive through. Text me with any other questions-850-660-7975.

@surrenderedstudiosbx Жыл бұрын

We’ll be over in October and would love to connect & look at some condos, houses, commercial spaces!

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Would love to check out some places with you! Send me a text at 850-660-7975 with your search criteria. I’ll start sending you some properties!

@joimarieriha1829 Жыл бұрын

I'm moving there soon. I love the food at sharkys , Barefoot grill. My favorite place is the Beach. Panama's a beautiful place. 😊 my boyfriend and I are in our 40s

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! If guys need help finding a place to buy/rent, reach out to me! My cell is (850) 890-3432.

@brendachavez303 11 ай бұрын

I would like to know about the schools. I have one entering middle school, high school, and college. Also, what is the minimum pay and how does renting or buying look like for low income families wanting to move there?

@marcmillerpcb 11 ай бұрын

Hey! Comparing it to where I’m from, schools in Panama City Beach are great. Kids in high school have a wide selection of AP classes to take. While I was working on the navy base as an engineer, I volunteered to be a mentor for a high school engineering class. I was really impressed at what the kids were learning. The kids were using and proficient in computer aided design software, which I didn’t know existed until my first year of college. Outside of PCB, I think Lynn Haven and South Walton have the best schools. I would recommend doing some research on websites like great schools and niche. Minimum wage is set to increase to $12 at the end of September 2023. Rent and home prices in Panama City beach are very high. It seems the most affordable houses are over in Panama City. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to be of help!

@brendachavez303 11 ай бұрын

@livinginpanamacitybeach5403 thank you very much 💛

@marcmillerpcb 11 ай бұрын

Happy to help! Feel free to reach out any time!

@stanztman68 8 ай бұрын

I like living here. Pros-beautiful beach-Locals-night life. Cons-traffic-constant tourists-constant road work-infrastructure can't handle the amount of traffic/people. Cost of living. Homeowners insurance is extremely expensive-property tax not bad. That being said nowhere is perfect and I don't know where I would rather be.

@marcmillerpcb 8 ай бұрын

I completely agree with you. To me the pros definitely outweigh the cons. Homeowners insurance is getting out of hand on older properties, but like you said taxes are relatively low. If you ever need anything, shoot me a text! -Marc, 850-660-7975 | PCBproperty.com

@stevecosby6006 11 ай бұрын

Do you have a good pie shop there or do you need one? Thanks

@marcmillerpcb 11 ай бұрын

We had a buttermilk sky pie shop in Pier Park for about a year or two, but it ended up closing down.

@stef2282 Жыл бұрын

me and my partner and looking at moving to PCB in the next 6 months. Does worry me that about finding community there as we are both in our 30s and like to socialise a lot but hopefully we make some friends

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

I’m sure you’ll be able to find your group! If you like going out to bars, I’d recommend living on the east end of Panama City Beach or near Historic St. Andrews. Feel free to text me at 850-660-7975 if you have any more questions about the area.

@stef2282 Жыл бұрын

@@marcmillerpcb thanks a lot Marc. Appreciated. We're moving from the UK so pretty big change for us

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Shoot! That’s a huge move!! What’s bringing you to the area?

@harryhoesch3793 Жыл бұрын

How is a housing explosion a good thing, when their is already gridlock.

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Hey Harry! To me, as more people move to the area, the door opens for improved community infrastructure. Panama City Beach is constantly improving roadways to keep up with the increased traffic with examples like Philip Griffitts Sr Parkway, the HWY 79 roundabout, and the planned expansion of 98. Another result of the housing explosion is a much needed hospital and medical campus being put in on 79.

@janiceva1 Жыл бұрын

I am from Chesapeake virginia

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Oh no way! I definitely miss the fall and spring time up in Virginia. The leaves changing colors was always beautiful. But it’s hard to beat the sunsets down here!

@susangreiner4480 Жыл бұрын

Hello, are you in real estate?

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Hey Susan, I am! If you need help with anything, feel free to call or text me at (850) 890-3432.

@rn1109 Жыл бұрын

Hey I’m a 100 percent disabled veteran moving down there in the next couple months

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service! If there’s anything I can do to help, or if you have any questions about the area, feel free to text me at 850-660-7975

@KevinNordstrom 3 ай бұрын

It's been a year. Hopefully you're living your dream.

@FadingAway10 Жыл бұрын

Is this place culturally diverse and welcoming to Blacks and Spanish ?

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Hey Muriel! Personally, I think Panama City Beach and the surrounding around is welcoming to everyone. I wouldn’t necessarily say that we are culturally diverse like a bigger city would be. This link below has a breakdown of some population facts for the county in which Panama City Beach resides. www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/baycountyflorida,panamacitycityflorida/PST045222

@trainfightwintallahasseeta1964 3 ай бұрын

Lol, as soon as you get away from the beach, half the city uses meth as a freaking table condiment 😅

@the21program10 Жыл бұрын

how’s crime ??

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

I have never felt unsafe here. I feel like the majority of the crimes committed in Panama City Beach revolve around drunk tourists (PCB attracting approximately 4.5 million visitors each year). I think, like most cities, there may be pockets that can feel sketchy or a little less safe than others. Looking at websites like niche.com might be helpful to look at.

@wturner777 Жыл бұрын

Most of the crime came from tourists during Spring Break and summer. There's recently been some shootings over there. The suspects came from out of town.

@forestcarothers6179 Жыл бұрын

Well done! You would make a very good tour guide and I appreciate your videos showing us the water activities like scuba diving, fishing, and how nice the ocean and beach is. Thanks and make more your good at this! What sort of jobs or work can be found there? Is gas affordable or ridiculously expensive like California?

@marcmillerpcb Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! Gas is about $3.50 right now. For jobs we have a huge tourism industry and a large military presence, between the Naval Surface Warfare Center and Tyndall Air Force Base.