Destin, FL Housing Market & City Data

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5.0
Average City Rating
14,247
Population Estimate
$332,601
Median Home Value
96.2%
Employment Rate
41.6%
Bachelor's Degree+

Destin City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Destin home.

5.0
(3 Reviews)

Danny Margagliano

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.

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Danny Margagliano

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.

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Yvonne Summerfield

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.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$454
Median Listing Price$631,950
Median Days on Market122
Active Listings652
New Listings88
Total Listings (Active + Pending)739
Avg Listing Price$1,034,856
Avg Listing Price Change MoM1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY-5%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size2.91
Family Dual Income52.5
Median Household Income$79,000
Median Individual Income$38,342
Home Ownership69.9%
Home Value$332,601
Median Rent$1,440
Rent Burden30.3%
Poverty7.4%

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

CityDestin
State IDFL
Population14,247

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1821.6%
19–2912.0%
30–3913.9%
40–4911.8%
Age Group% of Population
50–5915.2%
60–6914.0%
70–797.9%
80+3.8%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation68.2%
Unemployment Rate3.8%
Disabled12.7%

ETHNICITY

White86.7%
Black2.6%
Asian1.9%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other5.5%
Multiple2.9%

OTHER

Hispanic9.5%
Limited English2.7%
Health Uninsured14.2%
Veteran16.2%

Local Discussions

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  2. What are the best neighborhoods in Destin, FL for families?

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  3. What should home buyers know about the Destin, FL housing market?

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  4. Is it better to buy or rent a home in Destin, FL?

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Destin, FL?

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  6. How much income do you need to buy a house in Destin, FL?

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  7. How much are property taxes on a home in Destin, FL?

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  8. What are the best neighborhoods in Destin, FL for first-time home buyers?

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  9. What is it like to live in Destin, FL?

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Neighborhoods in Destin, FL

Get to know neighborhoods in Destin, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Indian Bayou

    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 Golf & Yacht Club

    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

    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 Condominums

    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 Properties, Inc.

    Holiday Isle ↗

    Median asking price
    $537,500
    / sq ft
    $514
    Active listings
    90
    properties in discovery sample
    25
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    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.