Living in Shalimar, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Shalimar · Census data 2020–2024
Shalimar has 885 residents with a median age of 53.8. The median household income is $115,417 (55% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $476,500, the median rent is $2,551/month.
Shalimar is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Shalimar at a glance
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 53.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $115,417State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $476,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $2,551/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 70%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 58.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Shalimar a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 55% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Shalimar
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Shalimar the median home value is $476,500, 43% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,551 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,720 a month in housing costs.
Shalimar median household income
The median household income in Shalimar is $115,417 and the income per person is $68,646. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Shalimar: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 459
- Owner-occupied
- 70%
- Renter-occupied
- 30%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.18
Shalimar demographics
- Population
- 885
- Median age
- 53.8
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 32%
- Households
- 406
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 20.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Shalimar ›
Education in Shalimar
58.4% of adults 25 and older in Shalimar have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Shalimar
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Shalimar vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Ocean City | 5,941 | $59,039 | $303,900 | $1,443 |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 21,025 | $68,538 | $321,800 | $1,307 |
| Wright | 27,927 | $70,195 | $306,100 | $1,621 |
| Mary Esther | 4,061 | $76,890 | $298,900 | $1,699 |
| Valparaiso | 4,885 | $90,110 | $394,700 | $1,366 |
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What is the median household income in Shalimar, FL?
The median household income in Shalimar is $115,417, 55% 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 Shalimar?
The median home value in Shalimar is $476,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Shalimar?
The median gross rent in Shalimar is $2,551 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Shalimar, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 55% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.9%.
What is the median age in Shalimar?
The median age in Shalimar is 53.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Shalimar?
The average commute to work in Shalimar is 20 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Shalimar?
The unemployment rate in Shalimar is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Shalimar?
58.4% of adults in Shalimar 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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