At a Glance
Median Income
$89,141
$57,600 per capita
Home Value
$455,100
Zillow: $610,329
Median Rent
$1,913/mo
30.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
910/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
46.0%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
11.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
306 sunny days/yr
How Destin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Destin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Destin a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Destin residents earn a median household income of $89,141 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,600. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% 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 Destin is $455,100 , 61% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $610,329. Median rent is $1,913/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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Destin reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 910/100K.
Education
46.0% of adults in Destin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Destin has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population14,018
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density1,869/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$89,141
Per Capita$57,600
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
B+
Home Value$455,100
Rent$1,913
Ownership69.8%
Zillow$610,329
Housing Units13,625
Rent Burden30.3%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property910/100K
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking11.4%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days306/yr
Rain55.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation14 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+46.0%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Destin was founded in 1984.
The median home in Destin was built in 1991.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.2% 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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