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Fort Walton Beach

It's a great community to raise a family with beaches, parks, waterways, and many schools.
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Welcome to Fort Walton Beach

 
Downtown Fort Walton Beach has a special charm that is all its own. This city has been established for many years. Some of the older buildings and homes are starting to be revamped and you can see a lot of progress. Fort Walton has many different areas and offers vacant land, condos, older homes, and newer homes.

It's a great community to raise a family with beaches, parks, waterways, and many schools. The home prices are typically lower than your Destin and Miramar Beach area. Come for a visit and I'll be happy to show you everything there is to do.

Overview for Fort Walton Beach, FL

55,494 people live in Fort Walton Beach, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $33,741.208. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

55,494

Total Population

38 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$33,741.208

Average individual Income

Around Fort Walton Beach, FL

There's plenty to do around Fort Walton Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

1
Car-Dependent
Walking Score
29
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Just Think Cake, Yoyo's Thai, and Plant Based Wellness Con Sabor.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 3.33 miles 10 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.78 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 3.75 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 4.7 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.16 miles 5 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 2.5 miles 30 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Fort Walton Beach, FL

Fort Walton Beach has 24,250 households, with an average household size of 4.53. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Fort Walton Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 55,494 people call Fort Walton Beach home. The population density is 1,443.572 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

55,494

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.04669694020975

Median Age

51.21 / 48.79%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
24,250

Total Households

4.53

Average Household Size

$33,741.208

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

Blue Collar:

White Collar:

Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Fort Walton Beach, FL

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The following schools are within or nearby Fort Walton Beach. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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