The median listing price in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin metro area was $595K in September 2026, down 1.6% from a year earlier (Realtor.com). 4,194 homes were listed for sale, down 10.4% year over year, with a median of 98 days on market. The metro area covers Okaloosa, Walton counties, with 294,127 residents and a median household income of $79,150 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2019–2023).
Housing Market (September 2026)
| Median listing price | $595K | #3 of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Listing price change (YoY) | -1.6% | |
| Active listings | 4,194 | #10 of 28 |
| Inventory change (YoY) | -10.4% | |
| Median days on market | 98 | |
| Listings with a price cut | 18.9% | |
| Listing price per sq ft | $403 | #2 of 28 |
Source: Realtor.com® Economic Research (realtor.com/research/data).
People and Affordability
| Population | 294,127 | #16 of 28 |
|---|---|---|
| Population growth (5 yr) | +10.3% | |
| Median household income | $79,150 | #3 of 28 |
| Median home value (owner-reported) | $334K | |
| Median gross rent | $1,506 | |
| Price-to-income ratio | 4.22× |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates.
Economy, Development and Banking
Totals across the 2 counties in the metro area.
| Total employment (2025) | 124,958 | |
|---|---|---|
| Permitted housing units, YTD (through August 2026) | 2,610 | |
| Banks headquartered here | 2 |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (QCEW); U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey; FDIC BankFind Suite.
Florida foreclosure rates
- 1 in 2,397 Florida housing units had a foreclosure filing in August 2026, the #3 highest state rate (4,278 filings).
- For the first half of 2026, Florida had the #1 state rate: 0.27% of housing units.
- Florida metros in the national top 10: Punta Gorda (#1), Lakeland (#2), Cape Coral (#6), Jacksonville (#8), Ocala (#10).
Source: ATTOM, foreclosure rates by state (August 2026, published September 18, 2026) and mid-year 2026 report. Updated monthly.
Counties in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin metro area
| County | Population | Median list price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa County | 214,281 | $409K | -4.8% | 89 |
| Walton County | 79,846 | $805K | -9.3% | 106 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median listing price in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin area?
$595K in September 2026, according to Realtor.com Economic Research, -1.6% versus a year earlier.
Which counties are in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin metro area?
Okaloosa, Walton counties, under the federal (OMB) core-based statistical area definition.
How affordable is the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin area?
The ACS median home value is $334K against a median household income of $79,150, a price-to-income ratio of 4.22×.
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