What kinds of homes are in DeFuniak Springs, FL?

Name: Types of homes in DeFuniak Springs, FL, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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DeFuniak Springs, FL has 2,624 (±268) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

That is about 185 homes per square mile of land.

78.7% are detached single-family houses.

10.0% are in buildings of two to four units.

6.1% are in buildings of five or more units.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Housing units: 2,624 (±268)
Detached houses: 78.7%
2–4 unit buildings: 10.0%
5+ unit buildings: 6.1%

Homes in DeFuniak Springs by building size

Housing units by units in structure, 2020–2024
Building type	DeFuniak Springs	Walton County	Florida	United States
Single-family, detached	78.7% (±8.1 points)	56.9%	54.7%	61.3%
Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse)	0.2% (±0.4 points)	3.2%	6.7%	6.2%
2 units	2.9% (±2.6 points)	1.7%	2.0%	3.4%
3 or 4 units	7.1% (±4.7 points)	3.0%	3.9%	4.3%
5 to 9 units	2.1% (±1.8 points)	3.6%	4.7%	4.5%
10 to 19 units	1.1% (±1.0 points)	2.7%	5.4%	4.3%
20 or more units	2.9% (±3.2 points)	16.2%	14.4%	10.3%
Mobile home	5.0% (±5.9 points)	12.3%	8.0%	5.6%
Boat, RV, van, etc.	0.0% (±2.0 points)	0.4%	0.2%	0.1%

In DeFuniak Springs, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is lower than in Walton County (22.5%).

It is also lower than in Florida (24.5%).

It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near DeFuniak Springs

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with DeFuniak Springs
Place	Distance	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units	Compared with this place
DeFuniak Springs	—	6.1% (±3.8 points)	—
Ponce de Leon	11 mi	7.4% (±25.9 points)	Not measurably different
Freeport	14 mi	6.1% (±5.1 points)	Not measurably different
Westville	17 mi	1.5% (±44.5 points)	Not measurably different
Caryville	19 mi	0.8% (±46.3 points)	Not measurably different
Paxton	22 mi	0.0% (±25.5 points)	Not measurably different
Ebro	23 mi	0.0% (±52.1 points)	Not measurably different
Niceville	25 mi	5.2% (±2.4 points)	Not measurably different
Florala	25 mi	3.0% (±4.2 points)	Not measurably different

None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Walton County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes in buildings of 5 or more units
1	Miramar Beach	53.8% (±4.9 points)
2 (tie)	DeFuniak Springs	6.1% (±3.8 points)
2 (tie)	Freeport	6.1% (±5.1 points)
4	Paxton	0.0% (±25.5 points)

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about DeFuniak Springs

How many homes are in DeFuniak Springs?

DeFuniak Springs, FL has an estimated 2,624 (±268) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

Are most homes in DeFuniak Springs houses or apartments?

78.7% are detached houses and 0.2% attached houses, while 16.1% are in buildings of two or more units.

How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in DeFuniak Springs?

10.0% of homes in DeFuniak Springs are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — DeFuniak Springs city, Florida

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DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM

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