Housing by town in Okaloosa County, Florida
Okaloosa County, Florida has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,612 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,127 in 2015–2019 (+43.0%; Up after inflation).
Shalimar has the highest median gross rent ($2,551) and Laurel Hill the lowest ($742).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,612 (±$44)
- Households that rent
- 31.6%
- Median household income
- $81,998
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Okaloosa County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cinco Bayou | $1,643 | 34.7% | $84,688 | $348,800 | $2,587 |
| Crestview | $1,366 | 38.7% | $65,480 | $277,900 | $1,882 |
| Destin | $1,936 | 30.3% | $89,011 | $490,300 | $3,083 |
| Eglin AFB | $2,260 | 100.0% | $84,167 | — | — |
| Fort Walton Beach | $1,307 | 38.2% | $68,538 | $321,800 | $1,806 |
| Hurlburt Field | $2,151 | 100.0% | $61,731 | — | — |
| Lake Lorraine | $1,654 | 26.8% | $104,105 | $434,500 | $2,539 |
| Laurel Hill | $742 | 12.5% | $63,036 | $117,900 | $586 |
| Mary Esther | $1,699 | 30.2% | $76,890 | $298,900 | $1,697 |
| Niceville | $1,749 | 26.4% | $102,409 | $423,500 | $3,047 |
| Ocean City | $1,443 | 42.3% | $59,039 | $303,900 | $2,127 |
| Shalimar | $2,551 | 30.0% | $115,417 | $476,500 | $3,382 |
| Valparaiso | $1,366 | 35.8% | $90,110 | $394,700 | $2,254 |
| Wright | $1,621 | 45.9% | $70,195 | $306,100 | $1,657 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $22,400 | $37,350 | $59,750 |
| 2 people | $25,600 | $42,700 | $68,300 |
| 3 people | $28,800 | $48,050 | $76,850 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $53,350 | $85,350 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $57,650 | $92,200 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $61,900 | $99,050 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $66,200 | $105,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $70,450 | $112,700 |
How the places in Okaloosa County rank across Florida
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Police departments in Okaloosa County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office | 142,081 | — | — |
| Crestview Police Department | 31,585 | 49 | 184 |
| Fort Walton Beach Police Department | 21,253 | 113 | 355 |
| Niceville Police Department | 18,481 | 6 | 32 |
| Valparaiso Police Department | 4,874 | 4 | 5 |
| Shalimar Police Department | 761 | — | — |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Okaloosa County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32547 | 35,527 | $1,611 | $321,300 | $70,711 | 43.1% |
| 32578 | 34,738 | $1,863 | $447,700 | $108,972 | 21.1% |
| 32539 | 33,290 | $1,391 | $286,200 | $74,369 | 21.7% |
| 32536 | 25,599 | $1,449 | $305,800 | $78,119 | 29.0% |
| 32548 | 23,774 | $1,345 | $321,200 | $65,342 | 42.0% |
| 32541 | 18,855 | $2,044 | $597,900 | $95,124 | 31.6% |
| 32569 | 12,063 | $1,597 | $326,000 | $77,718 | 29.3% |
| 32579 | 10,506 | $1,712 | $444,300 | $104,510 | 30.1% |
| 32531 | 7,314 | $866 | $321,000 | $84,992 | 18.0% |
| 32567 | 5,609 | $442 | $289,800 | $76,500 | 12.8% |
| 32580 | 4,194 | $1,366 | $394,700 | $91,645 | 33.4% |
| 32542 | 3,578 | $2,260 | — | $77,900 | 100.0% |
| 32544 | 2,256 | $2,077 | — | $47,865 | 100.0% |
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Questions about Okaloosa County
Which place in Okaloosa County has the highest rent?
Shalimar has the highest median gross rent, $2,551 (±$683) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Okaloosa County has the lowest rent?
Laurel Hill has the lowest median gross rent, $742 (±$165) a month.
What is the median rent in Okaloosa County, Florida?
The median gross rent in Okaloosa County is $1,612 (±$44) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okaloosa County, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Okaloosa County, Florida
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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