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Destin, Florida

city · Okaloosa County

At a glance

14,077
Population
$490,300
Median home value (all homes)
62% above U.S. median
$624,660
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,936/mo
Median rent
44% above U.S. median
$89,011
Median household income
13% above U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
80.83%
Locations with fiber available
2.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 118 — 18% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing79% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost6% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college10 mi
Nearest community college42 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates94.7%
College graduates46.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Destin Chamber of Commerce
Advocating for businesses and strengthening the community, the Destin Chamber acts as the voice of business in government affairs and provides products and services to its member businesses to help them grow and prosper. It is a catalyst for successful businesses and a vibrant economy.
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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