An older, industrial community just north of Downtown Pensacola
Brent is a census designated place immediately north of Downtown Pensacola. U.S. Highway 29 cuts through the heart of the community and “turns into Palafox Street, which has a ton of cute little shops and restaurants and local art galleries,” says Pamela Heinold, a local Realtor with eXp Realty. Brent isn’t historic like the downtown district, but most of the homes here are nearly 75 years old. “Because it’s older,” Heinold says, “you won’t find many organized subdivisions or HOA communities.” Along with central highways and residential blocks, Brent is home to several major employers. “Baptist Hospital just opened on Brent Lane in 2023, right across from Pensacola Christian College,” Heinold says. Dozens of manufacturers cluster around Palafox Industrial Park, just east of Brent.
The thoughtfully designed new Baptist Hospital in Brent creates a positive environment.
Pensacola Christian College was founded in 1974.
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Midcentury homes and new subdivisions with condos and townhomes
Most homes in Brent were built between the 1950s and ‘80s. The oldest bungalows and shotgun houses cluster along grid-pattern streets, just west of U.S. Highway 29. A few new subdivisions on the city’s north side have single-family homes, townhouses and condos. The median sale price in Brent is $195,000, more than 30 percent below Pensacola’s median.
Most homes in Brent, FL were built between the 1950s and ‘80s.
Brent's north side has some single-family homes, townhouses and condos.
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Amusement rides, water parks and bowling alleys in Brent
Brent is home to a variety of entertainment centers, including some of the most popular tourist attractions in Downtown Pensacola. Fast Eddies Fun Center on Michigan Avenue opened in 1989. Dozens of water slides and carnival rides are directly up the street at Splash City Adventures, and STRIKERZ Entertainment Center has a 32-lane bowling alley right off the highway. While most of the recreation here is indoors, the surrounding Pensacola area offers plenty of outdoor activities. “There’s great fishing in the bays,” Heinold says. “And you’ll see people canoeing or kayaking on our rivers all the time.”
Northwest Pensacola Splash City adventure is a favorite during the summer.
Northwest Pensacola residents love their arcades at Fast Eddies Fun Center.
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Brent Lane links to Pensacola's Uptown District
Brent Lane links to Uptown Pensacola, a central district known for its shopping and dining. The city’s largest retail center, Cordova Mall, has over 120 stores and restaurants about 2 miles west. Smaller strip malls and big box stores border both sides of North Davis Highway. Downtown Pensacola’s iconic Palafox Street begins just south of Brent. “It’s very nice and quaint downtown,” Heinold says. “You can walk around the streets down there and find a bunch of little locally owned shops and restaurants and art galleries.”
The Leisure Club in Brent is a popular urban cafe with quirky decor and coffee bar.
Old-school strip-mall cafe in Brent serving American eats for brunch, lunch, and dinner.
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Home to Escambia County's "No. 1 Best High School"
Brent is a part of the Escambia County School District, which earns an overall B on Niche. The area’s No. 1 Best High School borders the north end of Brent. Earning a solid A, West Florida High School of Advanced Technology has 12 career programs specializing in disciplines ranging from the biomedical sciences to multimedia.
Students excel at West Florida High School of Advanced Technology.
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U.S. Route 29 becomes Palafox Street, just south of Brent
U.S. Route 29 and Interstates 10 and 110 pass-through Brent. Downtown Pensacola is just 5-miles down the highway, and Emerald Coast beaches are right across the bay. The city operates a public ferry service and trolley system during the summer, but residents can use Escambia County’s fixed-route busses to get around year-round. Pensacola International Airport sits fewer than 5 miles east and offers direct flights to over 20 U.S. cities.
Weather and Crime in Brent
Summers in Brent are long and humid, while winters are short and mild. The city’s position along Florida’s Panhandle makes it especially vulnerable to hurricanes and coastal flooding. Recent crime data for the area is not readily available.
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