Destin, FL
Living in Destin
Bikeability28
Walkability12
Commute77
Public Transit5
Affordability35
Public Safety55
Airports21
Hospitals62
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools94
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
14kPopulation+1.4k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
42%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate21%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
81%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$332kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$215 (2010–19)
29%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more2%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
LP gas1%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Destin
United States45
Florida50
Crestview Metro Area43
Okaloosa County46
Property Crime in Destin
United States48
Florida57
Crestview Metro Area49
Okaloosa County52
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52 | 5 | 0 |
| Feb | 55 | 5 | 0 |
| Mar | 61 | 6 | 0 |
| Apr | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 80 | 6 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Oct | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 53 | 4 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Destin
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado39
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds5
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Destin, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Destin, FL
Montessori Learning Center
8 miles, W
St Mary Catholic School
8 miles, W
Rocky Bayou Christian School
9 miles, N
Calvary Christian Academy & Preschool
10 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Destin, FL
The University of West Florida
45 miles, W
The Baptist College of Florida
70 miles, NE
Columbia Southern University
70 miles, W
United States Sports Academy
87 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Destin, FL
96th Medical Group (Eglin AFB)
6 miles, NW
Twin Cities Hospital
10 miles, N
Fort Walton Beach Medical Center
10 miles, NW
Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast
10 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Destin, FL
Pensacola International Airport
43 miles, W
Dothan Regional Airport
88 miles, NE