Destin, FL

Florida · Metropolitan · City

4.4 Great / 5.0
14,018 Population
$89,141 Median Income
$455,100 Home Value
$1,913 Median Rent
70°F Avg Temperature
41.5 yrs Median Age
46.0% Bachelor's Degree+
4.4
Overall
4.8
Economy
3.8
Affordability
4.7
Education

People

Population14,018
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 83.3%

Economy

4.8/5
Median Income$89,141
Per Capita Income$57,600
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty Rate5.6%
County GDP$19,003M

Housing

3.8/5
Home Value (Census)$455,100
Zillow Value$610,329
Median Rent$1,913
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,526

Health

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Depression19.8%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Jan / Jul54° / 84°
Rain55 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 41 (Good)

Education

4.7/5
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.60
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Work From Home15.3%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations13

How Destin Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$89,141
Home Value$455,100
Median Rent$1,913
Poverty Rate5.6%
Bachelor's Degree+46.0%
Unemployment1.0%
Avg Temperature69.8°F

Population & Age

Total Population14,018
Population Density1,869 per sq mi
Median Age41.5 years
Male52.7%
Female47.3%
Male 52.7%
Female 47.3%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83.3% Black 3.4% Hispanic 0.7% Other 12.6%
White83.3%
Black or African American3.4%
Hispanic or Latino0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other Races12.6%

Language

English Only83.7%
Spanish Speakers16.3%
English 83.7% Spanish 16.3%

Social Characteristics

Disability11.2%
Health Insurance82.5%

Income

19% above avg
Median Household Income$89,141
Per Capita Income$57,600
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,185
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$86,459

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.0%
Poverty Rate5.6%
Total Establishments (County)7,597
County GDP$19,003M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation599
Healthcare Facilities699
Retail Stores859
Manufacturing96
Total Establishments7,597

Industry Mix

Restaurants 599 Healthcare 699 Retail 859 Manufacturing 96

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$86,459
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,037

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time25.0 min
Work From Home15.3%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

61% above avg
Median Home Value (Census)$455,100
Zillow Home Value Index$610,329

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$749,000
Price Per Sq Ft$381
Homes Sold (month)49
Sale-to-List Ratio95.2%
Price Drops15.2%
Active Inventory499

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied69.8%

Rental Costs

64% above avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,913
Zillow Rent Index$2,034

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,212
1 Bedroom$1,296
2 Bedroom$1,526
3 Bedroom$1,971
4 Bedroom$2,261

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,037
Effective Tax Rate (est.)1.33%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.2%
Asthma9.5%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity19.2%
Depression19.8%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)11.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage82.5%
Regular Checkup74.7%
Premature Death Rate9,412 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.7 / 10
Exercise Access77.9%
Healthcare Facilities (County)699
Restaurants (County)599

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)19

Temperature

54°F Jan 84°F Jul
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Average69.8°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation55.4 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median41.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation14 ft (4 m)
Land Area7.5 sq mi (19.4 km²)
Population Density1,869 per sq mi
Latitude30.4044°
Longitude-86.4714°
County FIPS12091

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.7%
D 28.2%

Republican +42.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.0%
High School+95.1%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.60

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,869 per sq mi
Land Area7.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations13
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)13
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)19

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