Escambia County, Florida
Century Real Estate and Local Guide
Century is a small town in far northern Escambia County near the Alabama state line, founded in 1901 as a sawmill company town and still shaped by its timber and industrial heritage. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Century best.
About the area
Living in Century, FL
Founded in 1901 and named "Century" because 1901 was the first year of the 20th century.
The housing market
Homes in Century
- About 48% of occupied homes in Century are owner-occupied, reflecting a roughly even mix of owned and rented housing.
- About 57% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $66,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Century home
Alger-Sullivan Lumber Company Residential Historic District
Sawmill-era residential district listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Showalter Park
Roughly 21-acre park named for MLB manager and Century native Buck Showalter, with ballfields, tennis, playground, and a splash pad
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.