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Fort walton beac, FL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Fort walton beac.

Population: 59,301 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fort walton beac, FL is $328,979 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $313,725 after a median 55 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,691/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$328,979

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

55

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$328,979
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
-4.5%
5-year appreciation
+11.8%
10-year appreciation
+78.6%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$348,270
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$313,725
Median list price
$387,225
Median price per sqft
$215
1-year sale-price change
+3.8%
Median days on market
55 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
520
Sale-to-list ratio
95.0%
Active listings
64
1-year forecast
-0.4%
Days to pending
72 days
New listings (monthly)
117

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,691/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
16
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
2
Schools include
W. C. PRYOR MIDDLE SCHOOL, WRIGHT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, CHOCTAWHATCHEE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, KENWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, OKALOOSA TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.4 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,625
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,690

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Gulf Islands National Seashore (35 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
45
Nearest airport
Hurlburt Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Hurlburt Field (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA FORT WALTON-DESTIN HOSPITAL, HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL, SACRED HEART HOSPITAL ON THE EMERALD COAST
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,022 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
25.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,783
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,252
Average weekly wage
$1,093
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,053

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Fort walton beacState medianUS median
Median home value$328,979$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$313,725$359,990$325,000
Median days on market55 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,691/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,783$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Fort walton beac, FL?
$328,979.
What is the median sale price in Fort walton beac, FL?
$313,725.
How long do homes take to sell in Fort walton beac, FL?
Median days on market: 55 days.
What is typical rent in Fort walton beac, FL?
Typical rent: $1,691/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Fort walton beac, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Fort walton beac, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Fort walton beac, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Fort walton beac, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fort walton beac, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fort walton beac, FL?
16 schools (5 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fort walton beac, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 10.4/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fort walton beac, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fort walton beac, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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