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Mary Esther, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Okaloosa County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
4,034
Population
2,763/sq mi density
$76,510
Median Income
$43,387 per capita
$255,300
Home Value
$320,735 Zillow
$1,517
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
3,319 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,510 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$255,300 home value, $1,517/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$255,300
9% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,517/mo
30% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,699
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$255,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$320,735
Median Sale Price
$320,000
Median List Price
$490,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.7%
Owner-Occupied
30.3%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,212/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,296/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,526/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,971/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,261/mo
Census median rent:
$1,517/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,096/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
96 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
25.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$223
Active Inventory
31
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $255,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $320,735 |
| Median Sale Price | $320,000 |
| Median List Price | $490,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,517 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,096 |
| FMR Studio | $1,212 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,296 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,526 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,971 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,261 |
Market
| Days on Market | 96 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.8% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 31 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $223 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,699 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 24.2% |