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Mary Esther, Florida

city · Okaloosa County

At a glance

4,061
Population
$298,900
Median home value (all homes)
1% below U.S. median
$327,184
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,699/mo
Median rent
26% above U.S. median
$76,890
Median household income
2% below U.S. median
25.1 min
Average commute
94.5%
Homes with broadband
75.31%
Locations with fiber available
5.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 100 — 0% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities2% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost9% 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 college14 mi
Nearest community college32 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates30.5%

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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