Cantonment

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Cantonment, FL

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A quaint town within close reach of Pensacola

Suburban Quaint Riverside Laidback Convenient

Located just east of the Florida-Alabama state line, Cantonment is a laidback town in the Greater Pensacola area. Cantonment is largely residential, exuding a peaceful atmosphere within minutes of all that Pensacola has to offer. Residents enjoy a broad range of apartments and houses available for rent along Cantonment’s tree-lined avenues.

Bordering the Perdido River, Cantonment naturally offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Cantonment also sits within close proximity to four bays (the Perdido, Escambia, Pensacola, and East bays) and numerous gorgeous Gulf Coast beaches. The University of West Florida is just a few miles east of the community, making it a top choice for many students, faculty, and staff.

Transportation

22

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.

33

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Jim Allen Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

677 Students

6
out of 10

Ransom Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,224 Students

5
out of 10

J. M. Tate Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,110 Students

4
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.