Housing by town in Walton County, Florida
Walton County, Florida has 4 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,741 (±$115) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
21.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $979 in 2015–2019 (+77.8%; Up after inflation).
Miramar Beach has the highest median gross rent ($2,250) and Paxton the lowest ($860).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,741 (±$115)
- Households that rent
- 21.4%
- Median household income
- $81,986
- Places
- 4
Cities, towns and townships in Walton County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeFuniak Springs | $1,024 | 37.5% | $54,512 | $201,400 | $1,025 |
| Freeport | $1,859 | 28.2% | $91,985 | $407,800 | $2,304 |
| Miramar Beach | $2,250 | 18.1% | $103,250 | $733,000 | $3,273 |
| Paxton | $860 | 21.1% | $61,136 | $171,200 | $682 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $20,550 | $34,200 | $54,700 |
| 2 people | $23,450 | $39,050 | $62,500 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $43,950 | $70,300 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $48,800 | $78,100 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $52,750 | $84,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $56,650 | $90,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $60,550 | $96,850 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $64,450 | $103,100 |
How the places in Walton County rank across Florida
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Crime reported to police in Walton County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 151 | 173 | 499 | 571 | 87,341 | 2 of 2 |
| 2024 | 149 | 162 | 562 | 613 | 91,714 | 2 of 2 |
| 2025 | 146 | 159 | 477 | 519 | 91,974 | 2 of 2 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Walton County recorded 146 violent and 477 property crimes, 159 and 519 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Walton County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County Sheriff's Office | 84,629 | 127 | 389 |
| DeFuniak Springs Police Department | 7,345 | 19 | 88 |
ZIP codes in Walton County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32459 | 23,522 | $2,207 | $684,700 | $107,821 | 21.9% |
| 32433 | 19,746 | $1,064 | $165,000 | $52,199 | 25.4% |
| 32439 | 15,328 | $1,742 | $385,300 | $83,227 | 19.9% |
| 32550 | 8,486 | $2,270 | $741,600 | $101,250 | 18.2% |
| 32435 | 6,664 | $946 | $224,800 | $65,313 | 23.0% |
| 32455 | 4,370 | $720 | $109,800 | $50,952 | 23.0% |
| 32461 | 3,757 | $2,607 | $1,095,100 | $145,706 | 13.8% |
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Questions about Walton County
What is the crime rate in Walton County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Walton County recorded 159 violent and 519 property crimes per 100,000 residents (146 violent and 477 property crimes in all).
Which place in Walton County has the highest rent?
Miramar Beach has the highest median gross rent, $2,250 (±$621) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Walton County has the lowest rent?
Paxton has the lowest median gross rent, $860 (±$72) a month.
What is the median rent in Walton County, Florida?
The median gross rent in Walton County is $1,741 (±$115) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walton County, Florida
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Walton County, Florida
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Walton County, 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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