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Crime in Fort Walton Beach summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Fort Walton Beach. Key points include:
There were 439 total crimes in Fort Walton Beach in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Walton Beach is 2,087.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Walton Beach is 451.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Fort Walton Beach is 1,635.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Fort Walton Beach is -1.50% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Fort Walton Beach Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Fort Walton Beach / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 439 | 2,087.4 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 95 | 451.7 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 14 | 66.6 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 66 | 313.8 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 344 | 1,635.7 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 45 | 214.0 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 299 | 1,421.7 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 0 | 0.0 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Fort Walton Beach summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Fort Walton Beach. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach is 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Fort Walton Beach is $324,007.
The median income in Fort Walton Beach is $68,538.
Fort Walton Beach's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Fort Walton Beach Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Fort Walton Beach | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 113 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Fort Walton Beach, FL Weather
The average high in Fort Walton Beach is 75.9° and the average low is 58.7°.
There are 84.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 67.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Fort Walton Beach |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 58.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 84.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 67.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Fort Walton Beach Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Fort Walton Beach
The current population in Fort Walton Beach is 21,025. The population has increased 5.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21,025 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 20,956 | 0.2% |
| 2022 | 20,919 | 0.5% |
| 2021 | 20,805 | -6.0% |
| 2020 | 22,144 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 22,084 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 21,845 | 2.2% |
| 2017 | 21,368 | 0.6% |
| 2016 | 21,238 | 2.3% |
| 2015 | 20,767 | 2.2% |
| 2014 | 20,320 | 1.8% |
| 2013 | 19,962 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 19,814 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 19,820 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 19,985 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Fort Walton Beach
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Fort Walton Beach is:
64.0% White with 13,458 White residents.
11.6% African American with 2,431 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 832 Asian residents.
0.7% Hawaiian with 137 Hawaiian residents.
0.7% Other with 153 Other residents.
5.9% Two Or More with 1,242 Two Or More residents.
13.0% Hispanic with 2,743 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Fort Walton Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.0% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 11.6% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.7% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.9% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.0% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Fort Walton Beach
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Fort Walton Beach is 50.2% female with 10,557 female residents.
Fort Walton Beach is 49.8% male with 10,468 male residents.
| Gender | Fort Walton Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Fort Walton Beach for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed associate's degree.
21.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Fort Walton Beach completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Fort Walton Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Fort Walton Beach, Florida
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4.4% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.5% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.3% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $35,000 to $49,999.
21.2% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.4% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $75,000 to $99,999.
14.1% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.4% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $150,000 to $199,999.
7.4% of households in Fort Walton Beach earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Fort Walton Beach | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.4% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.5% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.3% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 21.2% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.1% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.4% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 7.4% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
