Okaloosa County Real Estate - Destin

Destin is in North West Florida. It's population as recorded in the 2010 Census was 12,305. Destin is approximately 43 miles from Pensacola (population 51,923) and around 53 miles from Panama City (population 36,484).

The median age for residents of Destin is 41.1. Around 25.1% of Destin households include school aged children and 24.7% of households include individuals aged 65 years or over. Census records indicate 90.1% of the Destin population are White, 1.4% are Black or African American, .2% American Indian, 2% Asian and 2.9% are Two or more Races.

There are 13,672 housing units in Destin. 8,378 (61.2%) of these were reported as vacant in the 2010 Census. Destin is a tourist destination, 53.5% (4,489) of it's vacant housing units were classed as seasonal, recreational or for occasional use. There are 4,991 residential rental units in Destin. 1,881 of them were occupied in 2010 providing a residential rental vacancy rate of 58.7%.

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Okaloosa County

Okaloosa County is part of the Northwest Florida region, along with Bay, Santa Rosa, Escambia, Walton, Holmes, Jackson, Washington, Calhoun, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties. Okaloosa has a population over 180,000. The county is part of one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. The county is located in the panhandle, with the southern portion bordering the Gulf of Mexico and the northern portion on the Georgia border.

Top industries in Okaloosa County are government, professional & business services, trade & transportation, leisure and hospitality, and education & health services. Several air force and army facilities are located in Okaloosa County, including Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, and Duke Field. By size, Eglin is the largest Air Force base in the country and is responsible for the development, acquisition, testing, and deployment of all air-delivered weapons. Okaloosa county's white sand beaches also attract many tourists to the area. Top private sector employers are Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, L-3 Communications/Crestview Aerospace, DRS Training & Control Systems, InDyne Inc, and ResortQuest. Major public sector employers are US Department of Defense-Eglin AFB, Okaloosa School District, and County of Okaloosa-Sheriff's Department.

Defense is major business in Okaloosa. Of the ten largest defense contractors in the state, six have a presence in Okaloosa. 350 such companies provide 21,000 jobs and contribute over $6.5 billion to the economy.

Okaloosa is a major transportation hub. Indeed, its county seat, Crestview, is nicknamed the "Hub City". With two rivers, a CSX railroad line, and access to multiple highways including Interstate-10, the city is at the center of the region.

Northwest Florida State College has five campuses throughout the county, with its main campus in Niceville. Troy University also has campuses in the county, including one on Eglin AFB.

Neighboring Properties

AddressTypeSq FtClass 
4092 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,207 B
4088 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,269 B
4040 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,683 B
4094 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 1,923 B
4086 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,286 B
4042 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,018 B
4038 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,413 B
4036 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,375 B
4091 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,074 B
4089 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 1,961 B
4096 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,259 B
4084 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,268 B
4044 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 1,849 B
4087 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,140 B
4093 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,646 B
4034 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 1,937 B
4085 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,434 B
4095 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,267 B
4070 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,558 B
4098 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,294 B
4080 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,729 B
4046 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,288 B
4032 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,257 B
4083 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,162 B
4068 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,245 B
4039 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,157 B
4097 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 1,988 B
4037 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,219 B
4041 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,109 B
4100 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,116 B
4035 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 1,972 B
4066 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,069 B
4030 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 1,999 B
4081 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,429 B
4045 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,146 B
4043 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 1,952 B
4033 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,208 B
4099 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 1,984 B
4064 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 1,998 B
4031 Broken Arrow Ct Single Family 2,115 B
4073 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,450 B
Hwy 98 E Vacant Commercial 0 L
4071 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,471 B
4038 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,436 B
4075 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,141 B
4036 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,145 B
4040 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 1,971 B
4079 Drifting Sand Trl Single Family 2,080 B

Local Household Income

The median household income in this part of Florida is $68,549. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $21,092 per year. The top 10% earn more than $162,114 per year. The top 1% earn more than $423,170 per year. Most renters earn between $33,396 (20th percentile) and $58,956 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $137,098 and $171,373.

The tax assessed value of this property places it in percentile 75 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $109,679 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $219,358 and $274,198.

Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates

Local Rents

The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $1,020. Most renters earn between $2,783 and $4,913 per month. They typically spend 30% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $744 (20th percentile) to $1,362 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 12%.

This property falls in percentile 75 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $1,274 per month and a monthly household income of $4,704 ($56,448 per year)

Nearby Companies

Crystal Shores Owner'S Association, Inc.
Crystal Shores Owners Assn Inc
D & J Dry Storage, Inc.
C/O Dewey E Destin Jr
Davis Charter Service, Inc.
Kelly Docks - Hwy 98
The Borah Group, Inc.
James B Borah
Lyndon E. Clifton, P.A.
Re/Max Coastal Properties
Annette Riedemann Realty, Inc.
% Annette Riedemann Sandpiper Cove Realty
Vertol Systems Company, Inc.
1001 Airport Rd Hangar #17-101
Vertol Systems Company, Inc.
1001 Airport Rd Hangar #17-101
Crystal Villas Owners' Association, Inc.
Crystal Villas Owners Assoc Inc
Proactive Sales And Marketing Company
Harbor Lights Suite 415
Marko Quality Flooring LLC
618sandalwood Dr
Jaume Investments LLC
4629 Opa-Locka Ln
Landshark Investments, Inc.
300 Harbor Blvd Suite A & B
Mg Kashmir, Inc.
4010 Commans Dr Unit
Blanchita, Inc.
Flamingo Cafe/Blanchita
Captain George Gill, Inc.
4108 Drifting Sand Trl
Norris Property Inspections LLC
4106 Drifting Sand Trl
Any1home Properties L.L.C.
210 Two Circle Rd
Northamerican Automobiles, LLC
4034 Broken Arrow Ct
Seashell Property Management LLC
4034 Broken Arrow Ct
Tristate Appraisers LLC
4095 Drifting Sand Trl
Darrus Aviation, Inc.
4093 Drifting Sand Trl
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