Living in Fort Walton Beach
For Fort Walton Beach, owner occupation was 61.8%, and the vacancy rate was 11% in July 2026. The population of Fort Walton Beach, in the United States, was 21,025 in July 2026. The city had 53 schools in 2026.
Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Fort Walton Beach?
National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.
Housing and cost
Median gross rent was US$1,307 per month, while the median home value was US$321,800 in July 2026. 54.5% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.
Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitness club membership, monthly | 41.36 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited | 57.75 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Private kindergarten, monthly | 722 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Mobile plan, 10 GB | 44.41 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Monthly transport pass | 43.54 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² home | 146.9 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741)32Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Median gross rent | $1,307/month | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Households spending over 30% of income on rent | 54.49 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Housing vacancy rate (legacy series) | 10.95 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Property crime per 100,000 residents | 2,098 per 100,000 people | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official |
| Average monthly rent (whole dwelling) | 1,309 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2020 | ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official |
| Median monthly rent | 1,149 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
Is Fort Walton Beach 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.
Worked out from these numbers
How international is the population?
9.4% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,979 of 21,097 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
Median household income was US$68,538 a year in July 2026.
Fort Walton Beach 3.5%
Unemployment rate (%)
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | 68,538 USD/year | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband | 75.42 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.74 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with internet but no subscription | 4.68 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households without internet | 7.46 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households with satellite internet | 3.6 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Median gross salary | 2,666 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context |
| Median gross salary (regional) | 3,511 EUR/month | 31 Dec 2025 | www.bls.gov21Official |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5 % | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
What does a salary buy in Fort Walton Beach?
Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.
RentUtilitiesTransportInternetMobileLeft over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
| Each month | € |
|---|---|
| Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08. | €2,759 |
| Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31 | − €1,309 |
| Public transport pass€44 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741) · 2025-12-31 | − €44 |
| Utilities, 85 m²€147 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741) · 2025-12-31 | − €147 |
| Internet€58 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741) · 2025-12-31 | − €58 |
| Mobile plan€44 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741) · 2025-12-31 | − €44 |
| Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish | €1,158 |
Public employment service
No exact public employment office is currently linked to Fort Walton Beach. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.
American Job Centers — Public employment service
Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Fort Walton Beach. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.
Family and education
Healthcare
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mental health provider ratio | 14 ratio | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official |
| Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents | 593 per 100,000 people | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official |
| Preventable hospitalizations | 2,941 per 100,000 people | 30 Jun 2026 | HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official |
Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Fort Walton Beach 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.
Open the official coverage guideSafety
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000 residents | 300.3 per 100,000 people | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official |
Mobility and administration
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time | 22.65 minutes | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers commuting by bicycle | 0.17 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers commuting by public transport | 0.39 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers walking to work | 1.69 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Destinations from nearest airport | 5 count | 3 Aug 2026 | OpenFlights18Official |
| Nearest airport | VPS | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports19Official |
| Distance to nearest airport | 12 km | 3 Aug 2026 | OurAirports19Official |
Language courses and integration
No exact city-level course record is currently published for Fort Walton Beach. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.
Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course
U.S. Department of Education
For adult learners, adult English-language learners.
USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
For immigrants, future citizens.
Climate and air quality
Night-time low to daytime high
mm
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average daytime high by month | Jan 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 °C | 1991–2020 | NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00086240 (NICEVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average night-time low by month | Jan 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 °C | 1991–2020 | NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00086240 (NICEVILLE)17Official · nearest-station reading |
| Average temperature by month | Jan 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 °C | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official |
| Average precipitation by month | Jan 132.1 · Feb 145.5 · Mar 124.7 · Apr 145.3 · May 82.3 · Jun 162.1 · Jul 165.1 · Aug 190.2 · Sep 136.9 · Oct 99.31 · Nov 113 · Dec 123.7 mm | 31 Dec 1991 | NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official |
| PM2.5, highest monitored reading | 32.6 µg/m³ | 1 Jul 2026 | EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation |
| PM2.5, annual mean | 9.09 µg/m³ | 1 Jul 2026 | EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation |
| PM2.5 monitoring sites | 2 monitors | 1 Jul 2026 | EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation |
| Annual precipitation | 1,278 mm | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
| Maximum July temperature | 28.67 °C | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
| Average annual temperature | 21.31 °C | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
| Minimum January temperature | 14.48 °C | 30 Jun 2026 | NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation |
Similar climate. In United States: Carrollton ±1.6 °C. Elsewhere: Amagasaki (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Daitō (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Habikino (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Higashiosaka (Japan) ±2.8 °C, Hirakata (Japan) ±2.8 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month
Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.
Population and city profile
Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,979 is not 5.3% of the population. Each row names its source.
By nationality
National passport90.6%
Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign-resident share | 5.29 % | 31 Dec 2020 | Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)8Official |
| Foreign residents | 1,979 people | 31 Dec 2024 | Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context |
| Population density | 1,066 people/km² | 31 Dec 2025 | Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau9Official |
| Population | 21,097 people | 31 Dec 2025 | U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official |
Additional context
| Metric | Value | Period | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | 321,800 USD | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.82 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Labour force participation rate | 65.95 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Residents born abroad | 9.41 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Naturalized citizens, share of residents | 4.12 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Non-citizens, share of residents | 5.29 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Flu vaccination coverage | 55.7 % | 30 Jun 2026 | CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage6Official |
| Mammography screening coverage | 71.6 % | 30 Jun 2026 | CDC mammography screening rate7Official |
| Residents without health insurance | 14.93 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher | 29.65 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Crime reporting agencies | 1 agencies | 1 Jul 2026 | FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics11Official |
| Households with a vehicle available | 95.84 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS median gross rent4Official |
| Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database | 0 agencies | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers aged 16 and over | 10,596 workers | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Workers mainly working from home | 8.36 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
| Households using cellular data plans | 81.55 % | 4 Jul 2026 | ACS total population5Official |
Alternatives for people set on Fort Walton Beach
Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.
Destin as a Fort Walton Beach alternative in the same region
14 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.
- Median gross pay, city: €3,614 Destin vs €2,666 Fort Walton Beach+36%
- Foreign residents: 10.4% Destin vs 5.3% Fort Walton Beach+97%
- Unemployment: 2.1% Destin vs 3.5% Fort Walton Beach−41%
- Nearest airport: 2.0 km Destin vs 12.0 km Fort Walton Beach−83%
- Residents: 14,046 Destin vs 21,097 Fort Walton Beach−33%
- Median gross pay, region: €3,511 Destin vs €3,511 Fort Walton Beachsame level
Grapevine as a Fort Walton Beach alternative in the same country
A move, not a commute, at 1029 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.
- Median gross pay, city: €4,533 Grapevine vs €2,666 Fort Walton Beach+70%
- Foreign residents: 10.1% Grapevine vs 5.3% Fort Walton Beach+90%
- Residents: 50,714 Grapevine vs 21,097 Fort Walton Beach+140%
- Unemployment: 4.7% Grapevine vs 3.5% Fort Walton Beach+33%
- Nearest airport: 6.0 km Grapevine vs 12.0 km Fort Walton Beach−50%
- Median gross pay, region: €3,801 Grapevine vs €3,511 Fort Walton Beach+8%
- Basic utilities, 85 m²: €131 Grapevine vs €147 Fort Walton Beach−11%
Cities near Fort Walton Beach
Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.
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- 1,333 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
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- 1,498 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
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- 2,985 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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- 1,528 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
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- 4,084 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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- 2,088 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
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- 3,844 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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- 1,816 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
- Salary
- 3,985 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
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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 Fort Walton Beach?
The median gross salary is 3,511 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.
What is the unemployment rate in Fort Walton Beach?
The unemployment rate is 3.5 %. 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 Fort Walton Beach?
The published population is 21,097 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.
How many foreign residents live in Fort Walton Beach?
1,979 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.
How much is public transport in Fort Walton Beach?
A monthly transport pass is 43.54 EUR/month. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Numbeo - Cost of Living in Fort Walton Beach (Wayback Machine capture 20251009224741).
Is Fort Walton Beach a good place to live?
Fort Walton Beach 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.
Which cities are near Fort Walton Beach?
Ocean City, Wright, Lake Lorraine, Eglin Village, Destin are near Fort Walton Beach. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.
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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Fort Walton Beach, United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 202125f237d8ce5daf7aa8b6c194f3cb]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/fort-walton-beach/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/BibTeX citation
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- 2024 American Community Survey 5-year detailed tables api.census.gov · checked 2026-10-04
- ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, table B25064 (Median Gross Rent), place records www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-18
- ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
- ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
- ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
- CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
- Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
- EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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- FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
- HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
- NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
- 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
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- OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
- U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
- www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
- Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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