Living in Eglin AFB, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Eglin AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Eglin AFB has 2,778 residents with a median age of 25. The median household income is $84,167 (13% higher than the Florida median), the median rent is $2,260/month.
Eglin AFB at a glance
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 25State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $84,167State: $74,568
- Median rent
- $2,260/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Eglin AFB a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Eglin AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Eglin AFB the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $2,260 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Eglin AFB median household income
The median household income in Eglin AFB is $84,167 and the income per person is $33,642. 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Eglin AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 884
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2013
- Average household size
- 3.14
Eglin AFB demographics
- Population
- 2,778
- Median age
- 25
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 2.6%
- Households
- 830
- Foreign-born
- 5.8%
- Veterans
- 20.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Eglin AFB ›
Education in Eglin AFB
44.1% of adults 25 and older in Eglin AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 28.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Eglin AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 99.3%
Eglin AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Valparaiso | 4,885 | $90,110 | $394,700 | $1,366 |
| Ocean City | 5,941 | $59,039 | $303,900 | $1,443 |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 21,025 | $68,538 | $321,800 | $1,307 |
| Wright | 27,927 | $70,195 | $306,100 | $1,621 |
| Destin | 14,077 | $89,011 | $490,300 | $1,936 |
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What is the median household income in Eglin AFB, FL?
The median household income in Eglin AFB is $84,167, 13% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Eglin AFB?
The median gross rent in Eglin AFB is $2,260 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Eglin AFB, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 2.7%.
What is the median age in Eglin AFB?
The median age in Eglin AFB is 25 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Eglin AFB?
The average commute to work in Eglin AFB is 14 minutes; 10.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Eglin AFB?
The unemployment rate in Eglin AFB is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Eglin AFB?
44.1% of adults in Eglin AFB 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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