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Living in Destin

Destin is a city in the United States. The city had 53 schools in 2026. Destin had a population of 14,077 in July 2026. Median household income was US$89,011 a year in July 2026.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Destin?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,936 per month, while the median home value was US$490,300 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 69.7%, and the vacancy rate was 54.5% in July 2026. 49.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Destin yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$1,936/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct54.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Median monthly rent1,702 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

14.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,983 people of 14,046 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Destin is 2.1%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Destin 2.1%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
G03 Median Household Income Usd89,011 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct83.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct95.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct2.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct2.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct3.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary3,614 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)17Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,358 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov16Official
Unemployment rate2.06 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Destin. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Destin. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct94.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools53 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count10Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct18.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

There were 153 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio7 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents153 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate2,908 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio9Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Destin when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute26 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct2.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportDSI3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official
Distance to nearest airport2 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports14Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Destin. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Destin.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Destin average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND32°3°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Destin average monthly precipitation, mm040801201601151261191168211914715413272105120JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 16.22 · Feb 18.17 · Mar 21.22 · Apr 24.56 · May 28.61 · Jun 31.22 · Jul 32.17 · Aug 32.06 · Sep 30.61 · Oct 26.78 · Nov 21.5 · Dec 17.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00086240 (NICEVILLE)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 3.33 · Feb 4.89 · Mar 8 · Apr 11.67 · May 16.33 · Jun 20.78 · Jul 22.06 · Aug 21.94 · Sep 19.78 · Oct 13.61 · Nov 7.28 · Dec 5 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00086240 (NICEVILLE)13Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 12.33 · Feb 13.83 · Mar 16.78 · Apr 20.06 · May 24.33 · Jun 27.5 · Jul 28.67 · Aug 28.44 · Sep 26.94 · Oct 22.28 · Nov 17 · Dec 13.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 114.8 · Feb 126 · Mar 119.4 · Apr 115.6 · May 81.79 · Jun 119.4 · Jul 146.6 · Aug 154.4 · Sep 131.6 · Oct 71.63 · Nov 104.9 · Dec 119.9 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information12Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M332.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M39.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,256 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul28.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature22.03 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan15.85 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Joint Base Lewis McChord14,052 residentsForest Hill14,056 residentsChicago Ridge14,036 residentsGrass Valley14,035 residentsRobbinsdale14,030 residentsLiberty Lake14,029 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Destin residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport85.9%Foreign residents14.1%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share10.43 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,983 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables18Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density723.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population14,046 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program15Official

Is Destin a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker49%strong on work, weak on safety · range 38–60%
Skilled employee64%strong on work, weak on safety · range 54–74%
Student51%strong on education, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 41–69%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 33–61%
Foreign residents1,983 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population14,046 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.17 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent1,702 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Median gross salary3,614 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary (regional)3,358 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Official source · www.bls.gov
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd490,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes69.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour67.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad14.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct3.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct10.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct73.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct20.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct46.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct96.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus7,520 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct16.44 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct86.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Destin?

The median gross salary is 3,358 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Destin?

The unemployment rate is 2.06 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How many people live in Destin?

The published population is 14,046 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Destin?

1,983 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Destin a good place to live?

Destin may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  9. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  10. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  1. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00086240 (NICEVILLE) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  7. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  8. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26

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