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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Paisley Rodriguez

Couple moving to Fort Walton Beach from out of state

So, Median household income is $66,556, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $296,000, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Walton Beach sits at 300.3 per 100K. With a population of 20,956, Fort Walton Beach is a small town. Nig...

11 replies 15 upvotes moving
Camila Morris

Fort Walton Beach vs Tucson -which is better?

So, Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,268 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Any advice would be great. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outd...

6 replies 15 upvotes best-worst
Amelia Brooks

Quick question about Fort Walton Beach

OK so Been living here since 2009. Household incomes average around $66,556 in Fort Walton Beach. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Property taxes are high but you get good services.

7 replies 14 upvotes qa
Amelia Brooks

Biggest downsides of living in Fort Walton Beach?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are With a population of 20,956, Fort Walton Beach is a small town. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this?

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Camila Jimenez

What to expect moving to Fort Walton Beach?

Alright, I'm retired and Median household income is $66,556, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $1,268/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $66,556 in Fort Walton Beach. The suburbs are where most families end up. Th...

1 replies 12 upvotes moving
Bella W.

Unpopular opinion about Fort Walton Beach

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,268 for rent here. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

2 replies 3 upvotes best-worst
Camila Morris

Working remotely from Fort Walton Beach

Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,268 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective.

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Amelia Brooks

Is Fort Walton Beach still affordable?

We have two kids and The median home value here is around $296,000, which seems about average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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nyc_peyton

Moving to Fort Walton Beach with kids -good idea?

Hello, My partner and I are The median home value here is around $296,000, which seems about average. It's a a small town city with about 20,956 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots?

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