Housing & Real Estate — Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 9,888 |
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| Occupied | 8,739 |
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| Vacant | 1,149 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 5,218 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,521 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $321,800 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$391,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,268/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,806/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.2% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 44.5% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 740 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 742 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 508 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,989 |
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| Median Year Built | 1972 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
