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Millville

Millville

$196,836 Average Value
$226 Average Price per Sq Ft
17 Homes For Sale

A community with industry at its core

Millville is an area with a blue-collar bent. It was once the most prominent hamlet by Saint Andrew Bay, buoyed by its industry. The town was annexed by Panama City in the 1920s, but is still a place with its own character — and still one that’s attracting business, too, from new companies to new construction. “Millville was always industrial,” says Richard Anderson, a local realtor with Premier Properties of Bay Co., who grew up in Millville. “Working-class neighborhoods.”

Millville is a cozy neighborhood located just outside of downtown Panama City.
Millville is a cozy neighborhood located just outside of downtown Panama City.
West Rock in employs many Millville resients.
West Rock in employs many Millville resients.
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Established homes blend with new options

This community predominantly comprises single-family homes, but the variance is quite wide. Millville’s grid of slender, but tranquil, streets is dotted with some classic residences dating back to the dawn of the 20th century — when the town was flexing its power as the area’s preeminent hub for commerce. But Millville has also become the site of a spate of new construction, adding some new sheen to this well-established enclave. Homes here typically come with at least a bit of lawn space, on lots from just over one-tenth to just over one-fifth of an acre. Most houses in this area have single-story Craftsman styling, too, regardless of age. Some options here start with prices in the low $100,000s, for something that needs work. Prices typically max out in the mid-$200,000s, for a new build.

Tyndall Air Force Base has been a catalyst for new construction in the area, local Realtor Charles Sowers, of eXp Realty, believes. The base is the subject of a $5.3 billion reconstruction project, after damages sustained in Hurricane Michael in 2018. Tyndall’s rejuvenation is set to bring a wave of new people to the area. Also, SRM Concrete is planning a new facility in town, on the site of a paper mill that closed in 2022 — one that was long a major employer here. That project is projected to bring hundreds of more jobs. “For Millville specifically, it’s opportunity,” Sowers says, describing the community’s appeal. “Anytime something goes away there’s the opportunity for growth.”

Millville features beautiful Cape Cod homes throughout the neighborhood.
Millville features beautiful Cape Cod homes throughout the neighborhood.
Newer and more modern waterfront homes are also available in Millville.
Newer and more modern waterfront homes are also available in Millville.
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Millville is located on the bay in Panama City.
Millville is located on the bay in Panama City.

Millville’s main thoroughfare is easy to pick out

Millville’s web of residential streets branches out from 5th Street, the most prominent artery in town. This stretch is part of Florida State Road 30 and U.S. Route 98 and is not only lined with an assortment of commercial amenities but also connects people here with Tyndall, just about 8 miles away. There are multiple stops in the region’s Bayway bus service along 5th Street as well.

Seafood is part of this area’s personality

Millville spurns an abundance of big box stores and chain restaurants for local options. “There’s still mostly mom-and-pop stores and restaurants,” says Sowers, who has been selling real estate in the Bay County area since 2017. Gene’s Oyster Bar is one of the institutions, a spot that dates back to the 1930s and is still cash-only. The fresh oysters have been a draw for decades. “Great food, great service. One of the last true gems of that area,” Sowers says. The Bistro Southern Cafeteria is much newer, open since 2017, but it’s become a hotspot in its own right for its soul food — the mac and cheese is a hit. Locals have places like Asian Oriental International Market and Capt. Hai's Fresh Seafood Market at their disposal for picking up ingredients for concoctions of their own. There’s also a Dollar General and a Family Dollar along 5th Street, convenient for grabbing other essentials. The overall crime score in Millville ranks above the national average, according to the CAP Index, particularly because of categories like burglary.

Residents at Millville love to dine at Genes Oyster Bar.
Residents at Millville love to dine at Genes Oyster Bar.
Genes Oyster Bar in Millville serves up giant and delicious local Gulf oysters.
Genes Oyster Bar in Millville serves up giant and delicious local Gulf oysters.
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Waterside location is a windfall for outdoor fun

This community faces not just a sliver of Saint Andrew Bay but also the Watson Bayou. The latter provides a serene setting for assets like Millville Waterfront Park, a 4-acre space with a pier out into the bayou where people enjoy fishing. There are also hanging beach chairs here, ideal for peering out at the water while enjoying a good book. There’s a marina, Emerald Harbor, just up the road from the park, too. Area boaters can scoot out to spots like Shell Island — which is only accessible by boat. Shell Island is an undeveloped getaway, where visitors can go snorkeling or hunting for all sorts of shells in the white sand.

Residents in Millville can own boats and dock them on the bay with ease.
Residents in Millville can own boats and dock them on the bay with ease.
You will often find boats parked around the bay at Millville.
You will often find boats parked around the bay at Millville.
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Bay District schools bear favorable marks

Bay District schools serve Millville, a system with a B-plus rating on Niche. Students here benefit from a student-teacher ratio of just 15-to-1 at c a C-plus-rated school. The extracurricular offerings at the B-minus-rated Jinks Middle include a full athletics program, with everything from girls volleyball to football. Sports and entertainment marketing and engineering are among the specialized programs available at the area’s Bay High, which has a B-plus grade on Niche. Millville is home to the Margaret K. Lewis School as well, a Bay District school serving students with special needs.

Millville students can start their primary education at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School.
Millville students can start their primary education at Merriam Cherry Street Elementary School.
Millville students can then head to Jinks Middle School.
Millville students can then head to Jinks Middle School.
Finally Millville students can end their primary education at Bay High School.
Finally Millville students can end their primary education at Bay High School.
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Come together for movies and more in Millville

The Millville Waterfront Park is not just a place for a relaxing picnic or afternoon fishing, but it also hosts community programming like periodic free movie screenings. Locals can come together for the Annual Millville Block Park on 9th Street in early summer as well, full of music and food. The community organizes a Christmas parade in December, too, that starts at Millville Waterfront Park.

Millville residents love to be creative with art seen around town.
Millville residents love to be creative with art seen around town.
Millville is a big boating neighborhood great for residents who love life on the water.
Millville is a big boating neighborhood great for residents who love life on the water.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Northwest Florida Beaches International

40 min drive

Bus

East Ave & 6th St Nb

Bus

Business HWY 98 & East Ave

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Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Millville US
Homicide 4 4
Sexual Assault 5 4
Assault with Weapon 5 4
Robbery 6 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 5 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 5 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes
907
Number of Homes for Sale
17
Median Year Built
1945
Months of Supply
5.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,285
Significantly below the national average
1,932
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,840
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,106
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
723
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,454

Open Houses

  • Saturday, May 23
    10am - 1pm

    403 N East Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

    $279,000

    • 3 Beds
    • 2 Baths
    • 1,800 Sq Ft
    • 403 N East Ave

    Welcome to 403 N East Avenue in Panama City, Florida--a beautifully built 2022 home offering approximately 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and over 1,700 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. From the moment you step inside, you're greeted by warm and stylish bamboo flooring that flows throughout the main living areas, creating a clean, modern feel with a touch of character. The home

    Jonathan Claunch Beachy Beach Real Estate

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  • Sunday, May 24
    12 - 2pm

    100 N Church Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

    $215,000

    • 2 Beds
    • 1.5 Baths
    • 926 Sq Ft
    • 100 N Church Ave
    • New 15 days ago

    'OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, MAY 24TH FROM 12-2PM'Welcome to coastal charm and opportunity at 100 N Church Ave in Panama City! This freshly painted and absolutely adorable Florida cottage sits on a desirable corner lot just steps from the water, offering the perfect blend of lifestyle and investment potential. Built in 1950 and thoughtfully maintained, this 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath home features 926 square

    Vianah Seamon Anchor Realty Florida

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Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Rental Home Trends

Number of Homes for Rent
7
Median Rent
$1,650
Median Single Family Home Rent
$1,625
Median 3 Bedroom Single Family Home Rent
$1,650
Median Townhouse Rent
$1,275
Median 2 Bedroom Townhouse Rent
$1,325
Median Condo Rent
$1,525
Median 2 Bedroom Condo Rent
$1,800

Demographics

Total Population
2,358
Median Age
39
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.9%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$43,801
Significantly below the national average
$79,597
Average Household Income
$48,618

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
82%
College Graduates
8.9%
Significantly below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.8%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
57''
Average Winter Low Temperature
45°F
Average Summer High Temperature
90°F
Annual Snowfall
0''

Area Factors

Somewhat friendly

Bikeability®

30 / 100

Fairly friendly

Walkability®

40 / 100

Somewhat friendly

Transit®

30 / 100
Source: Local Logic
Sources: Local Logic

Local Logic measures the walkability, access to public transit and bikeability of any address. CAP Index provides objective, accurate, and consistent data to help measure, compare, and mitigate crime risks.

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