Destin, FL

Living in Destin

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 12
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Commute 77
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 35
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 14
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Schools 94
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Residents

14k Population +1.4k (2010–19)
42  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
42% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -7% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black2%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate21%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone11%

Economy

$79k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector74%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts41%
Military1%
Sales and office24%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van88%
Motorcycle<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$332k Median Home Value +$15k (2010–19)
26% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$215 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached35%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200923%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198926%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K5%
$1M to $1.49M4%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity82%
LP gas1%
Utility gas17%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Destin

United States45
Florida50
Crestview Metro Area43
Okaloosa County46

Property Crime in Destin

United States48
Florida57
Crestview Metro Area49
Okaloosa County52

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (25%)(71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 52 5 0
Feb 55 5 0
Mar 61 6 0
Apr 67 4 0
May 74 4 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 8 0
Aug 82 7 0
Sep 78 6 0
Oct 69 4 0
Nov 61 4 0
Dec 53 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Destin

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado39
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds5
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Destin, FL

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Airports

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