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DeFuniak Springs, Florida

city · Walton County

At a glance

6,532
Population
$201,400
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$232,757
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,024/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$54,512
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
26.1 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
3.55%
Locations with fiber available
15.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 91 — 9% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost5% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college25 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates83.9%
College graduates16.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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