Fort Walton Beach, FL

Living in Fort Walton Beach

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Bikeability 48
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Walkability 24
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Commute 78
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Public Transit 25
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 61
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Colleges 14
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Schools 68
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Residents

22k Population +2.1k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
27% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
57% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over10%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black11%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial5%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate26%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree10%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$54k Median Household Income +$7.4k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
78% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military4%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$186k Median Home Value +$3.4k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$828 Median Monthly Rent +$109 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 198918%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196928%
Built 1950 to 195918%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K10%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity64%
LP gas1%
Utility gas34%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Fort Walton Beach

United States45
Florida50
Crestview Metro Area43
Okaloosa County46

Property Crime in Fort Walton Beach

United States48
Florida57
Crestview Metro Area49
Okaloosa County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 51 5 0
Feb 54 5 0
Mar 60 6 0
Apr 66 4 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 8 0
Aug 81 7 0
Sep 78 6 0
Oct 69 5 0
Nov 60 5 0
Dec 53 5 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Fort Walton Beach

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado36
Coastal Flooding10
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Fort Walton Beach, FL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Colleges

Colleges near Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Twin Cities Hospital
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Airports

Airports near Fort Walton Beach, FL

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