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Shalimar, Florida

town · Okaloosa County

At a glance

885
Population
$476,500
Median home value (all homes)
57% above U.S. median
$389,001
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,551/mo
Median rent
89% above U.S. median
$115,417
Median household income
47% above U.S. median
19.9 min
Average commute
97.8%
Homes with broadband
100%
Locations with fiber available
4.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 117 — 17% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing75% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost28% 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 college9 mi
Nearest community college36 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates96.8%
College graduates58.4%

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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