Santa Rosa Beach was named by Travel & Leisure as one of its top five favorite towns in America. This entire 26-mile stretch of coastline still flies under most people's radar, never having heard of the Emerald Coast, Santa Rosa Beach or any of the other fifteen small, distinct, beach towns found along scenic highway 30A in South Walton County between Destin and Panama City Beach. If you are hearing about it for the very first time, be sure to check it out
Santa Rosa Beach, FL Housing Market & City Data
Explore key insights and real experiences from people who call Santa Rosa Beach home. Use the data below as a starting point to compare and discover what makes this city a great place to live.
5.0
Average City Rating
—
Population Estimate
—
Median Home Value
—
Employment Rate
—
Bachelor's Degree+
Santa Rosa Beach City Reviews
Real experiences from people who call Santa Rosa Beach home.
5.0(1 Reviews)
Housing & Demographic Overview
Key insights about the community
Data as of September 2026
HOUSING DATA (September 2026)
Median Price per SqFt$578
Median Listing Price$1,195,750
Median Days on Market103
Active Listings814
New Listings156
Total Listings (Active + Pending)965
Avg Listing Price$2,004,416
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-1%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY6%
Local Discussions
Community questions and conversations about living in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.
- Is Santa Rosa Beach, FL a good place to buy a house?0
Local perspectives on Santa Rosa Beach home prices, buyer demand, neighborhoods, and what to consider before buying a home.
- What are the best neighborhoods in Santa Rosa Beach, FL for families?0
Local insights on Santa Rosa Beach neighborhoods, schools, parks, commute times, and other factors families may want to consider.
- What should home buyers know about the Santa Rosa Beach, FL housing market?0
Local insights on Santa Rosa Beach home prices, housing inventory, buyer competition, and current real estate market conditions.
- Is it better to buy or rent a home in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?0
Compare Santa Rosa Beach home prices, rents, monthly housing costs, and other factors that can affect the decision to buy or rent.
- What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?0
Explore Santa Rosa Beach neighborhoods where home buyers may find more affordable housing options and better value for their budget.
- How much income do you need to buy a house in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?0
Learn how Santa Rosa Beach home prices, down payments, mortgage costs, and other expenses can affect how much income buyers may need.
- How much are property taxes on a home in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?0
Learn how Santa Rosa Beach property taxes are calculated and how they can affect the overall cost of owning a home.
- What are the best neighborhoods in Santa Rosa Beach, FL for first-time home buyers?0
Explore Santa Rosa Beach neighborhoods first-time home buyers may consider based on home prices, location, amenities, and lifestyle.
- What is it like to live in Santa Rosa Beach, FL?0
Local perspectives on Santa Rosa Beach neighborhoods, cost of living, weather, commuting, things to do, and everyday life.
- What should I know before moving to Santa Rosa Beach, FL?0
What newcomers should know about Santa Rosa Beach housing costs, neighborhoods, transportation, weather, and everyday expenses.
Top Real Estate Agents in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Neighborhoods in Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Get to know neighborhoods in Santa Rosa Beach, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.
Driftwood Estates ↗
- Median asking price
- $454,500
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 116
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Watercolor ↗
- Median asking price
- $2,249,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 20
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Grayton Beach ↗
- Median asking price
- $2,400,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 17
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Blue Mountain Beach ↗
- Median asking price
- $1,795,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 15
—Nearby schools · estimated
Ratings not available
Beachside Villas ↗
- Median asking price
- $539,000
- / sq ft
- —
- Active listings
- Not available
- properties in discovery sample
- 15
—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.