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 
320 Harbor Blvd 1002 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd 1104 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B302 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B304 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B402 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B404 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B502 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B504 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B602 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B604 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B702 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B704 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B802 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd B804 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd 902 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd 9040 Condominium 1,453 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 1003 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 1103 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd C303 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd C403 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd C503 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd C603 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd C703 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd C803 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 903 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 1201 Condominium 3,400 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 1203 Condominium 2,110 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 1205 Condominium 3,400 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 1206 Outdoor recreational or high-water recharge subject 648 C
320 Harbor Blvd E 1001 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd 1005 Condominium 3,333 B
320 Harbor Blvd E 1101 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd 1105 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A201 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A205 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A301 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A305 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A401 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A405 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A501 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A505 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A601 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A605 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A701 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A705 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A801 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A805 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd A901 Condominium 1,880 B
320 Harbor Blvd 1102 Condominium 1,453 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 94 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $200,482 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $400,964 and $501,205.

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 94 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $1,706 per month and a monthly household income of $6,608 ($79,296 per year)

Nearby Companies

Rockstar Marketing LLC
385 Harbor Dr
Yacht Rentals LLC
316 Harbor Blvd
Harborwalk Watersports LLC
316 Harbor Blvd
Pc Destin LLC
316 Harbor Blvd
Yellow Submarine, Inc
316 Harbor Blvd
No Alibi Charters, Inc.
327 Harbor Blvd
Nab Anesthesia Company, LLC
320 Harbor Blvd
Ohformosa, LLC
320 Harbor Blvd
Lc Chen M.D., LLC
320 Harbor Blvd
North Walton Land, LLC
320 Harbor Blvd Unit 702
Destin Marina Shop, Inc.
331 Harbor Blvd
Gerald Ray Properties, Ltd.
330 Highway 98 East Unit 702
Patios Plus Of Destin LLC
329 Harbor Blvd
Travel South Media, LLC.
385 Harbor Blvd
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