Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area
Metro AreaPopulation: 294,127 (2023 estimate)
Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA)
Metro area data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Core-Based Statistical Areas (CBSAs) are defined by the Office of Management and Budget and group counties with a central urban core plus surrounding communities that are economically tied to it. Metro areas often cross county and state lines, making them the best unit for understanding regional labor markets, housing costs, and commute patterns.
Trends 2017–2023
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area
- What is the median household income in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area?
- The median household income in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area is $79,150 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area?
- The poverty rate in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area is 7.0% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area?
- $333,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area?
- The median gross rent in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area is $1,506 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area residents have a college degree?
- 34.2% of adults in Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL Metro Area hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
294,127
Median Income
$79,150
Median Home Value
$333,800
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$16,989 (+27.3%)
Home Value:
+$112,500 (+50.8%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.9 pp (-11.4%)
Bachelor's+:
+3.8 pp (+12.5%)
Unemployment:
-1.5 pp (-28.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
294,127
Median Age
39.0
Female
49.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 73.2%
Black 7.9%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More 8.9%
Other 3.7%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.9%
Indian
0.4%
Korean
0.3%
Vietnamese
0.3%
Chinese
0.2%
Japanese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
3.8%
Puerto Rican
1.6%
Cuban
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$79,150
±$2,534
Per Capita Income
$100,303
Median Family Income
$96,260
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Child Poverty Rate
11.7%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
29.8%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.5%
$10–15k
2.4%
$15–25k
5.2%
$25–35k
6.4%
$35–50k
11.4%
$50–75k
18.6%
$75–100k
13.7%
$100–150k
18.7%
$150–200k
8.9%
$200k+
11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
161,369
Owner-Occupied
70.4%
Renter-Occupied
29.6%
Vacancy Rate
27.6%
Median Home Value
$333,800
Median Gross Rent
$1,506
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
41.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
4.6%
$50–100k
3.7%
$100–200k
5.5%
$200–300k
22.1%
$300–500k
31.2%
$500k–$1M
18.1%
$1M+
7.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
3.4%
$500–1k
15.3%
$1–1.5k
31.0%
$1.5–2k
27.2%
$2–2.5k
13.8%
$2.5–3.5k
5.8%
$3.5k+
3.5%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
3.8%
1 vehicle
31.6%
2 vehicles
42.5%
3+
22.1%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
61.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.9%
2–4 units
1.7%
5–19 units
4.0%
20+ units
14.6%
Mobile home
7.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
0.9%
1940–1969
1.0%
1970–1999
12.3%
2000–2009
22.2%
2010+
14.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
34.2%
Graduate Degree
12.6%
Some College / Associate
22.0%
Less Than High School
2.6%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.7%
Work from Home
10.7%
Self-Employed
7.7%
Government Workers
17.8%
Private For-Profit
74.3%
Industry
Edu/Health
16.9%
Prof. Services
14.9%
Arts/Entmt.
13.1%
Retail
11.8%
Public Admin
9.4%
Construction
8.6%
Finance
7.6%
Transportation
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Wholesale
2.2%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture
0.5%
Occupation
Management
39.5%
Sales
21.6%
Food Prep
19.5%
Construction
9.8%
Production
9.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
27.0 min
Drove Alone
74.8%
Carpool
10.8%
Public Transit
0.3%
Work from Home
10.7%
Walked
1.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
116,782
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
52.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
18.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.1%
5–9
6.4%
10–14
6.1%
15–19
5.4%
20–24
6.0%
25–34
14.4%
35–44
13.2%
45–54
11.3%
55–64
6.8%
65–74
7.2%
75–84
10.6%
85+
5.0%
Under 18: 22.1%
Working age (18–64): 77.9%
65 and over: 17.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
8.2%
Naturalized Citizen
51.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
4.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
48.7%
Europe
24.0%
Asia
22.1%
Africa
1.5%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
17.7%
With a Disability
15.4%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
87.8%
Uninsured
12.2%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
91.6%
Has a Computer
96.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
82.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023