2023 Best Places to Live in Bay County

#1 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Pretty Bayou

2 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 2,497,

#2 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Upper Grand Lagoon

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Living in Panama City Beach Florida is almost like a dream. You have some of the worlds most beaches here and some of the worlds most beautiful people! Full of a very rich history and something new....

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 18,140,

#3 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Lower Grand Lagoon

9 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says No where else in the world can you afford to work a minimum wage job, go to college, and live about a 2 minute walk from one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Could have been set up better....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Population: 4,939,

#4 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Lynn Haven

69 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Lots of local restaurants with good food and boutiques with cute finds that make it a great place to spend the day. The Community is friendly and really shows southern hospitality. It is a small town....

Read 69 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 19,425,

#5 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Laguna Beach

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Population: 4,073,

#6 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Panama City Beach

80 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says I have lived here multiple times throughout my life. Were right on the gulf coast which is nice, there are several amenities for all ages. The downfall is the tourists for the locals. A lot of....

Read 80 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 17,882,

#7 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Panama City

Town in Florida,

194 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Panama City is a fairly nice place to live! There are ample employment opportunities for young adults or teenagers just entering the workforce. There are numerous schools, and higher education is readily available through FSU's local campus or through Gulf Coast State College. There are numerous shopping choices, no shortage of quality restaurants, and a diverse set of bars to choose from. Some of the best cafes around, as well!Panama City actually has a culture to it. It is a diverse area, with quite a few Filipino, Jamaican, and Russian immigrants. There is an arts center, many places for arts and crafts, ample live...Furthermore, it is only a short drive to the beach! And Tallahassee isn't too far, either. But should you need to travel farther, Panama City does have a decent airport. A huge downside: Cost of living is outrageous! You definitely pay for way more than what you'll get out of the area!.

Read 194 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 34,521,

#8 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Callaway

24 Niche users give it an average review of 3.1 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says It is a very nice small town, it is on the rise though. We have gotten several new restaurants in the past year which is awesome because driving all the way to 23rd or the beach can be a hassle.....

Read 24 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 13,656,

#9 Best Places to Live in Bay County.

Cedar Grove

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Population: 3,431,

Parker

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says The Crime in PC I believe have been getting worse over the years. But just not PC all over the world in my opinion. Though crime may be getting worse I still feel safe in my community and I often see....

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Population: 4,273,

Springfield

10 Niche users give it an average review of 2.6 stars.

Read 10 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Population: 8,429,

Mexico Beach

Town in Florida,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Current Resident says Mexico beach is the place you go when you're in a dream. Peace and quietness is all around, friendly people in no rush. No condos on the beach, just beautiful white sand. Almost all restaurants and....

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B minus,

Population: 1,273,