Living in Destin, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Destin · Census data 2020–2024
Destin has 14,077 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $89,011 (19% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $490,300, the median rent is $1,936/month.
Destin at a glance
- Population
- 14,077
- Median age
- 41.5State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $89,011State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $490,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,936/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 69.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 46.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Destin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values 37% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Destin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Destin the median home value is $490,300, 47% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,936 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,364 a month in housing costs.
Destin median household income
The median household income in Destin is $89,011 and the income per person is $60,205. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Destin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,668
- Owner-occupied
- 69.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.3%
- Vacant
- 54.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.24
54.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Destin has many vacation and second homes.
Destin demographics
- Population
- 14,077
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 6,221
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 14%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Destin ›
Education in Destin
46.2% of adults 25 and older in Destin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 15.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Destin
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 69.7%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
Destin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Destin | 14,077 | $89,011 | $490,300 | $1,936 |
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Valparaiso | 4,885 | $90,110 | $394,700 | $1,366 |
| Miramar Beach | 8,902 | $103,250 | $733,000 | $2,250 |
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Niceville | 16,544 | $102,409 | $423,500 | $1,749 |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
| Ocean City | 5,941 | $59,039 | $303,900 | $1,443 |
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What is the median household income in Destin, FL?
The median household income in Destin is $89,011, 19% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Destin?
The median home value in Destin is $490,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Destin?
The median gross rent in Destin is $1,936 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Destin, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values 37% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Destin?
The median age in Destin is 41.5 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Destin?
The average commute to work in Destin is 26 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Destin?
The unemployment rate in Destin is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Destin?
46.2% of adults in Destin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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