Living in Mary Esther, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mary Esther · Census data 2020–2024
Mary Esther has 4,061 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $76,890 (3% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $298,900, the median rent is $1,699/month.
Mary Esther at a glance
- Population
- 4,061
- Median age
- 39.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $76,890State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $298,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,699/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 69.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Mary Esther a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%.
Cons: Unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Mary Esther
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Mary Esther the median home value is $298,900, 10% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,699 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,859 a month in housing costs.
Mary Esther median household income
The median household income in Mary Esther is $76,890 and the income per person is $42,879. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Mary Esther: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,958
- Owner-occupied
- 69.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.2%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.41
Mary Esther demographics
- Population
- 4,061
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 1,683
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 16.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mary Esther ›
Education in Mary Esther
30.5% of adults 25 and older in Mary Esther have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mary Esther
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.5%
Mary Esther vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Esther | 4,061 | $76,890 | $298,900 | $1,699 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 21,025 | $68,538 | $321,800 | $1,307 |
| Wright | 27,927 | $70,195 | $306,100 | $1,621 |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
| Ocean City | 5,941 | $59,039 | $303,900 | $1,443 |
| Hurlburt Field | 2,951 | $61,731 | — | $2,151 |
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
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What is the median household income in Mary Esther, FL?
The median household income in Mary Esther is $76,890, 3% 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 Mary Esther?
The median home value in Mary Esther is $298,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Mary Esther?
The median gross rent in Mary Esther is $1,699 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Mary Esther, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Florida median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 6.3%. Minuses: unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Mary Esther?
The median age in Mary Esther is 39.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Mary Esther?
The average commute to work in Mary Esther is 25 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Mary Esther?
The unemployment rate in Mary Esther is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mary Esther?
30.5% of adults in Mary Esther 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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