Destin, Florida

Population 12,425

Destin is located in Okaloosa County, FL. The population is 12,425, making Destin the 5th largest city in Okaloosa County.

There are 2 public schools in Destin with an average Homefacts rating of A+. The total crime rate for Destin is low , and there are 12 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Destin is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Destin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Destin include Lake Lorraine, Eglin AFB and Valparaiso.

Destin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Exceptional
  • No High School Diploma: 4.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 39.8%

Crime Rate

57.71% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 96
  • Violent Crimes: 134
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 326
  • Property Crime: 920
  • Larceny Theft: 498

Registered Offenders

28.68% Lower than national avg.
  • 12 offenders in Destin
  • 9.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

54 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 53

Unemployment

Low 2.2%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 2 K-12 public schools in Destin, FL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Destin's schools as Exceptional, with an overall A+ rating.
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1 Private School

Destin Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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65 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Destin, FL issued 65 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 65 permits, 57 were issued for single family homes and 8 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Destin, FL issued 64 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,090
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,137
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,330
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,750
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,180

Zip Codes

32540 32541 32550

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Environmental Hazards

54 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Destin, FL has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Destin, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.45 Average
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 53.35°
  • February 55.08°
  • March 60.45°
  • April 67.83°
  • May 75.38°
  • June 81.7°
  • July 82.62°
  • August 82.6°
  • September 80.03°
  • October 70.82°
  • November 60.83°
  • December 55.88°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Destin, FL

Earthquakes
Destin, FL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Destin, FL has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Destin, FL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Destin, FL has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Destin, FL: $68,078

Unemployment

Unemployment in Destin is 2.2%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.91%
White Collar - 68.09%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Jeff Miller

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Destin, FL

6 FCC Towers view all

2 Fire Stations view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Destin, FL

1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

  • No police station found in Destin, FL

1 Retirement Home view all

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