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Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Population: 20,805
Home Price: $223,100
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Overview
Fort Walton Beach is a small city in the state of Florida with a population of 20,805. Fort Walton Beach has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
21.2 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Fort Walton Beach, FL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,350
$37,216
$32,693
Median Household Income
$55,623
$65,613
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.7%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
10.7%
10.5%
Age
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
Median Age
39.5
45.6
42.3
Gender
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
Male
51.1%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
48.9%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
White
71.5%
74.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
11.1%
12.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.3%
2.7%
Asian
4.9%
1.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
5.3%
3.4%
2.7%
Multiracial
7.1%
7.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
Median Home Price
$223,100
$278,147
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$888
$1,104
$801
Family Households
39.8%
39.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.5%
31.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
59.1%
70.8%
72.9%
Renters
40.9%
29.2%
27.1%
Education
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
4.9%
7.5%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
29.2%
29.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
20.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
9.5%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
17.4%
17.9%
15.0%
Proficiency
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
Mathematics
60.4%
59.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
55.1%
56.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
Murder
8.8
4.3
3.0
Rape
79.5
30.2
38.0
Robbery
4.4
66.9
40.7
Assault
207.6
249.7
188.5
Property Crime
Fort Walton Beach
Florida
United States
Burglary
260.5
380.1
336.1
Theft
1642.7
1839.5
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
194.3
180.4
167.1
Arson
4.4
4.8
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Fort Walton Beach, FL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
hot sauce
bakeries
italian food
wine
sweet treats
cajun
pizza
restaurant
breakfast lunch
restaurants
beer
cinnamo
dj emcee
delicious
mexican restaurants
steaks
pizza burgers
breakfast burritos
italian
go deacs
beach volleyball
high school football
country music
football
college football
boston sports
video games
teams
basketball
player development
flag football
fantasy football
golf
gaming
nfl
baseball
coaches
nfl nba
nexxt level
inspired by
home decor
photography
creative writing
nft
fine arts
commissions closed
commissions
seascape
art commissions
fanart
illustration
nft artists
illustration design
creation
artistic
literature phd
painting
nfts
watercolor
spending time
spare time
video games
dcmarvel
fishing
tv shows
photography
gaming
fitness
anime
books
semiquality
graphic designer gamer
outdoors
workingout
miami dolphins
youtuber
enthusiasts
philadelphia eagles
cosplay
sports
local news
music videos
tv
video production
tv shows
watersport
photography
gaming
marketing
agency offering
radio host
special events
nfl nba
awardwinning
digital marketing
awardwinning freelance
semiquality
pop culture
premier destination
beach
florida master naturalist
sports
air conditioning
beaches
space
fishing
watersport
photography
sweeping views
special events
fishing boating
beachdestin
summer
premier destination
facility
ambience
arts
bonfires
ski
home depot
home decor
black friday
old navy
grocery store
thrift store
etsy shop
bakeries
trader joes
preowned
restaurant
restaurants
farmhousestyle
affordable prices
cyber monday
deli
inventory online
klarna
grocery
boutique
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