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Fort Walton Beach, FL
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Fort Walton Beach, FL
At a Glance
How Fort Walton Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fort Walton Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Fort Walton Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Fort Walton Beach residents earn a median household income of $66,556 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,973. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% 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 Fort Walton Beach is $296,000 , 5% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $318,888. Median rent is $1,268/month, with 32.3% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Fort Walton Beach reports 300 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,098/100K. The murder rate is 8.8/100K.
Education
27.8% of adults in Fort Walton Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fort Walton Beach 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.