Residents of Myrtle Grove, a quiet suburb just outside of Naval Air Station Pensacola, are just minutes from work and minutes from the beach. "There are many service members living in Myrtle Grove," Realtor Shawn Keenan with Keller Williams Realty Gulf Coast says. "They get transferred every couple of years, so there's instant camaraderie and friendship within the community." While "the Navy base draws people," Keenan explains the neighborhood is "close to everything." The community's 17,000 residents are within walking distance of neighborhood playgrounds and corner markets – plus, locals know to avoid the summer tourists by visiting nearby Big Lagoon State Park and Johnson Beach.
Perdido Key beaches, including Johnson Beach, are within reach of Myrtle Grove.
Myrtle Grove locals know to avoid the summer tourists by going to Big Lagoon State Park.
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Close to Naval Air Station Pensacola
Naval Air Station Pensacola is one of the area's major employers, employing nearly 24,000 service members and civilians. Myrtle Grove is located next to the Corry Station Campus, which operates two hospitals, an educational center and retail stores like the Navy Exchange. Healthcare, retail, construction, and education are also important industries.
Myrtle Grove, just outside of Naval Air Station Pensacola, is minutes from area beaches.
Myrtle Grove is located next to the Corry Station Campus, which operates two hospitals.
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Budget-friendly homes in Myrtle Grove
Most of Myrtle Grove's homes date back to the 1960s and 1970s, but newer homes are also being built on the community's quiet streets. Lawns are kept simple and well-maintained, with tree-lined backyards big enough to add a pool and still have room for a dog to run. "Myrtle Grove is way less price per square foot compared to the rest of Pensacola, but it's not a funky area – it's still pretty cool,” Keenan says. The median sale price here is $255,000, less than the national median price.
Myrtle Grove is a beautiful place to live on the outskirts of Pensacola.
Many Myrtle Grove were built in the 1960s and 1970s, but newer homes are also going up.
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Escambia County Public Schools
Escambia County Public Schools serves nearly 40,000 students, including those in Myrtle Grove, and earns an overall B grade from Niche. The district also earns an A for diversity and an A-minus for college prep. Escambia High School established one of the nation's first Naval JROTC programs in 1967. The C-plus school has since added several other career-focused programs, including the popular Flight Engineering Academies.
Corry Station offers a Child Development Center and a Youth Center for military families, which provide daycare, education and extracurricular activities for children and teens.
Escambia High School is also known for its orchestra program.
Igniting curiosity, fostering growth at Warrington Elementary School.
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Close to beaches on Fort Pickens
Myrtle Grove offers access to west Pensacola’s popular green spaces. The community is close to Perdido Bay, which has sandy beaches and trails, like the Bayou Marcus Birding Trail, that wind through the area's green belt. There are a few city parks within a 10-mile radius, and nearby Osceola Municipal Golf Course is popular with golfers. Military families can go to Corry Station to bring kids to the playground or pool. The base also has athletic fields, a running track and a bowling alley.
Pensacola attracts about 2.5 million visitors every year, many of them on their way to Pensacola Beach. While locals do mingle with the tourists, they also know to avoid the crowds further west around Fort Pickens. One of the most convenient Gulf beaches for Myrtle Grove residents is Johnson Beach, west of NAS Pensacola. Just across the Florida-Alabama border are vibrant beach towns like Gulf Shores, Ala., about 30 miles from Myrtle Grove.
Pensacola attracts many visitors every year, many of them on their way to Pensacola Beach.
Fort Pickens Park is a great place to catch the sunset.
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Close to New Warrington Road
Myrtle Grove residents can ride their bikes to small neighborhood businesses or drive to the nearby commercial corridor along New Warrington Road. This central retail area has grocery stores, restaurants and big box stores. Military-affiliated residents may visit the Navy Exchange or the commissary in Corry Station for home goods, clothes and groceries. Myrtle Grove is only 6 miles from downtown Pensacola's dining and retail.
Pick up something mouthwatering for dinner at Costello's Butcher and Deli in Myrtle Grove.
Myrtle Grove has is a bustling area complete with all the fast food favorites.
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Interstate 10 is close to Myrtle Grove
Myrtle Grove is near major thoroughfares like Highway 98, Interstate 65, and Interstate 10. While there are several Escambia County Area Transit fixed-route bus stops along this highway, most residents still use a car to get around. Naval Hospital Pensacola and its adjacent VA Hospital are located in Corry Station, but the closest medical center for non-military-affiliated residents is HCA Florida West Hospital. Pensacola International Airport is just about 10 miles from Myrtle Grove.
Weather and crime in Myrtle Grove
In Myrtle Grove, the winters are short and mild. Summers are hot, humid and long-lasting, with temperatures often between the high 80s and mid-90s. Like all communities near the Gulf, tropical weather is a risk, particularly during hurricane season, which runs from June through November.
Myrtle Grove receives a CAP Index Crime Score rating of four out of 10. This moderate risk assessment is on par with the national score.
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