For anyone who doesn't already know, Destin, Florida, has the most beautiful beaches in the US. Then match that with our Emerald colored Gulf of Mexico, and you have a combination that is hard to find anywhere in the world. This is what brings tourists every year and why having either a vacation home or an investment property/vacation rental property in Destin is such a good decision. We have tons of local and chain restaurants, and we are known for excellent fresh seafood. Destin is also known as "The world's luckiest fishing village". People love going on a charter boat for offshore and inshore fishing here. For people who like to shop, we have great boutique shopping and outdoor malls like Destin Commons, plus over 100 stores at the Silver Sands outlet mall. We also have our going, scuba diving, world-class golf courses, waterpark, and so much more. So many of my buyers have enjoyed years of vacationing here and have made money by renting out their properties. My wife and I also own a local vacation rental management company, which makes buying a short-term rental property with us a one-stop shop.
Destin, FL Housing Market & City Data
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Destin City Reviews
Real experiences from people who call Destin home.
For anyone who doesn't already know, Destin, Florida, has the most beautiful beaches in the US. Then match that with our Emerald colored Gulf of Mexico, and you have a combination that is hard to find anywhere in the world. This is what brings tourists every year and why having either a vacation home or an investment property/vacation rental property in Destin is such a good decision. We have tons of local and chain restaurants, and we are known for excellent fresh seafood. Destin is also known as "The world's luckiest fishing village". People love going on a charter boat for offshore and inshore fishing here. For people who like to shop, we have great boutique shopping and outdoor malls like Destin Commons, plus over 100 stores at the Silver Sands outlet mall. We also have our going, scuba diving, world-class golf courses, waterpark, and so much more. So many of my buyers have enjoyed years of vacationing here and have made money by renting out their properties. My wife and I also own a local vacation rental management company, which makes buying a short-term rental property with us a one-stop shop.
Destin is a beach town with an urban feel, often referred to as the "Crown Jewel of the Florida Emerald Coast"� and the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village."� It's beaches are continually voted among the top in the country and it's fishing is with some of the best in the world. Besides being known for its boating, golf courses, restaurants, shopping and stunning Gulf of Mexico views, Destin offers a wide range of activities including swimming, snorkeling, parasailing, dolphin cruises, aquariums, live entertainment, amusement parks, and kid-friendly attractions, sunset cruises, nature trails and more.
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW
EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS
EDUCATION
- No Highschool Degree or GED3.9%
- Highschool Education21.1%
- Some College33.5%
- Bachelors Degree26.3%
- Graduate Degree15.3%
- Total College or Above41.6%
- Stem Degree40.6%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
- Male49.5%
- Female50.5%
MARITAL STATUS
- Married52.1%
- Divorced14.8%
- Never Married28.3%
- Widowed4.8%
CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN
CITY DATA
AGE BREAKDOWN
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 21.6% |
| 19–29 | 12.0% |
| 30–39 | 13.9% |
| 40–49 | 11.8% |
| Age Group | % of Population |
|---|---|
| 50–59 | 15.2% |
| 60–69 | 14.0% |
| 70–79 | 7.9% |
| 80+ | 3.8% |
WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER
WORKFORCE
ETHNICITY
OTHER
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Top Real Estate Agents in Destin, FL
Darrell & Angela Turner
Counts Real Estate Group Inc
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
17 Years of Experience
Caleb & Jonathan Spears
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Destin, FL
16 Years of Experience
Marie Babin
RE/MAX By The Sea
Miramar Beach, FL
30 Years of Experience
Neighborhoods in Destin, FL
Get to know neighborhoods in Destin, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

Indian Bayou ↗
- Median asking price
- $649,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 52
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available

Regatta Bay ↗
- Median asking price
- $987,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 36
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available

Kelly Plantation ↗
- Median asking price
- $995,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 30
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available

Indian Lake ↗
- Median asking price
- $546,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 27
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available

Holiday Isle ↗
- Median asking price
- $537,500
- / sq ft
- $514
- Active listings
- 90
- properties in discovery sample
- 25
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.
About these neighborhood estimates
Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.
Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.
Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.
