At a Glance
Median Income
$69,279
$31,414 per capita
Home Value
$266,500
Zillow: $286,947
Median Rent
$1,312/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
2,560/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.7%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
7.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Crestview Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crestview's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crestview a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crestview residents earn a median household income of $69,279 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,414. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crestview is $266,500 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,947. Median rent is $1,312/month, with 30.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Crestview reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,560/100K. The murder rate is 11.9/100K.
Education
22.7% of adults in Crestview hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(33% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crestview has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population28,046
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density1,604/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans22.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,279
Per Capita$31,414
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,500
Rent$1,312
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$286,947
Housing Units10,974
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent382/100K
Property2,560/100K
Murder11.9/100K
Assault247/100K
Burglary425/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation183 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Crestview was founded in 1883.
The median home in Crestview was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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