Why visit Brent
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 115 places to eat, 34 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carmike's Cinema, AMC Classic Pensacola 18, American National Bank Building and Archeological Properties of the Naval Live Oaks Reservation MPS.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Brent
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Brent
Brent is a census-designated place (CDP) in Escambia County, Florida, United States. It is considered to be a community within Pensacola. The population was 23,447 at the 2020 census, up from 21,804 at the 2010 census. It is a principal area of the Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Brent, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Pensacola State College
School · 3.0 mi
State college in Pensacola, Florida
1000 College Boulevard, Pensacola
Museums and landmarks21
American National Bank Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Bank building in Pensacola, Florida
Archeological Properties of the Naval Live Oaks Reservation MPS
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Multiple listing in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Boy Scout Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Scout hall in Pensacola, Florida
Charles William Jones House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Pensacola, Florida, listed on the NRHP
Crystal Ice Company Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Building in Florida, United States
Fort George
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Fort in Pensacola, Florida
James House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
House in Florida, USA
John Edmunds Apartment House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
Building in Pensacola, Florida, United States
King-Hooton House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
Pensacola, Florida, NRHP-listed
Louisville and Nashville Passenger Station and Express Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.5 mi
Railway station in Pensacola, the United States of America
Marzoni House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.4 mi
House in Pensacola, Florida
North Hill Preservation District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.0 mi
Historic district of Pensacola, Florida, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Mary K. Young Wedgewood Community Center and Park
Park · 1.9 mi
6405 Wagner Road, Pensacola
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes115
Arlene's Bar-B-Que & Grill
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.8 mi
4238 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
Mo-Sa 11:00-18:00
BAPU'S FOOD STOP
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 2.0 mi
2741 West Fairfield Drive, Pensacola
Mo-Fr 06:30-13:30
Chicken 'N The Egg
Restaurant · American, Breakfast · 1.3 mi
6707 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola
Mo-Su 06:00-22:00
Coffee Guy Cafe
Cafe · Bagel, Cake, Coffee Shop, Crepe · 2.3 mi
6700 North Davis Highway
Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa 07:00-21:00; Su 08:00-21:00
Miguel's Mexican Restaurant
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
6560 Pensacola Boulevard, Pensacola
Mo,We,Th 11:00-20:30; Tu,Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
Mr. Wings Inc.
Restaurant · Wings · 1.7 mi
3507 North Pace Boulevard, Pensacola
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-18:00
103 more on the map.
Where to stay34
Extended Stay America - Pensacola - University Mall
Motel and hotel · 2.6 mi
809 Bloodworth Lane, Pensacola
Hampton Inn & Suites Pensacola I-10 North at University Town Plaza
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
7050 Plantation Road, Pensacola
Home2 Suites by Hilton Pensacola I-10 at North Davis Hwy
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
7753 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
Homewood Suites Pensacola-Arpt (Cordova Mall Area)
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
5049 Corporate Woods Drive, Pensacola
LivSmart Studios Hilton Pensacola I-10 North Davis Hwy
Motel and hotel · 2.3 mi
7077 Plantation Rd, Pensacola
Churches and places of worship66
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 4.3 mi
Basilica of St. Michael the Archangel (Pensacola, Florida)
Church · 4.5 mi
Saint Andrew Antiochian Orthodox Church
Church · Antiochian Orthodox · 0.4 mi
5501 North W Street, Pensacola
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.9 mi
5673 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Ferry Pass Pentecostal Church
Church · Pentecostal · 2.4 mi
6728 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging21
Schools, colleges and libraries64
Healthcare11
FSU Sponsored OB-GYN Residency Program at Ascension Sacred Heart
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
1657 Trinity Drive
Ascension Sacred Heart Women's & Maternity
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.3 mi
5151 North 9th Avenue, Pensacola
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital Of Pensacola
Hospital · 2.9 mi
1101 Office Woods Drive, Pensacola
Quality Urgent Care & Wellness at Pensacola
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
5115 North Palafox Street, Pensacola
Kotlarz ENT & Facial Plastic Surgery
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.9 mi
6100 North Davis Highway, Pensacola
Map of Brent
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 66°F | 47°F | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 5.2 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 59°F | 5.5 in |
| May | 85°F | 67°F | 3.9 in |
| Jun | 90°F | 74°F | 7.3 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 7.9 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 75°F | 7.5 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 6.6 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 62°F | 4.7 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 51°F | 4.4 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Pensacola Rgnl Ap Hcn 72222 (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Escambia County has had 31 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-10-27: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2026-10-09: Hurricane Isaias (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-09-28: Hurricane Helene (Hurricane)
- 2024-09-24: Tropical Storm Helene (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Pensacola International Airport (PNS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- West Pensacola 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Bellview 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Pensacola 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Ensley 4 mi north, about 6 min by car
- Ferry Pass 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Myrtle Grove 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Warrington 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Gonzalez 8 mi north, about 13 min by car
- Pace 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Midway 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- East Brent Baptist Church, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola Fort George01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola St Josephs Church01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Customshouse01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FL-Pensacola 1939 Ref, National Archives, Public domain
- 1-16 South Palafox Street Pensacola, Florida USA, Cynthia Catellier, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola Saenger Thtr01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola King-Hooton House01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola 1stcclily01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola San Carlos Hotel, Flowerchild48, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola Crystal Ice bldg01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pensacola SacHt Hosp01, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Marzoni House, James Shelton32, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola FL old Sacred Heart Church02, Ebyabe, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DeVlieg 43K-48 Jig Mill, MattWindham, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola Christian Academy 1, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola Christian Academy 2, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Varsity Dining Facility Exterior, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Visual and Performing Arts Building Exterior, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Crowne Center Seats, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Visual and Performing Arts Building Exterior 2, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Varsity Dining Facility Interior, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Area Outside of Commons, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Crowne Center Exterior, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Four Winds Dining Facility Exterior 2, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Commons Interior First Floor, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Commons Exterior, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Common Grounds, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC McKensie Building, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Arlin R. Horton Sports Center Exterior, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Commons Interior Second Floor, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Eagle, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pensacola Christian College maintenance vehicles, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Four Winds Dining Facility Interior, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Van, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Campus Church Choir, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Arlin Horton Sports Center, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC view from Young Tower Second Floor, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Rebekah Horton Library First Floor, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PCC Administration Building, PCHS-NJROTC, CC BY-SA 4.0
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