Ft. Walton Beach, FL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 9,021 housing units in Ft. Walton Beach.
This represents a 1% decline from 9,112 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 9,021 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Ft. Walton Beach is about 64.8%.
Ft. Walton Beach's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 6.2%.
Average household size is 2.37 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Ft. Walton Beach were built after 1969.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 2.40% |
| One Bedroom | 10.10% |
| Two Bedrooms | 20.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 49% |
| Four Bedrooms | 15.40% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.20% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.47 |
| Median year structure was built | 1966 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $87,300 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $71,400 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.19 |
| Median year structure was built | 1976 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $497 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.50% |
| Home Equity Loan | 5.20% |
| Simple Mortgage | 51.90% |
| Debt Free | 35.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.4% |
