Destin, FL

Destin, Florida

Destin, Florida, in Okaloosa county, is 43 miles E of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 216 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city is in the Fort Walton Beach area. There are 11,119 residents in Destin.

The People and Families of Destin

In Destin, about 58% of adults are married.

Males are more numerous in Destin than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Destin had a median family income of $60,498. Most of the residents of Destin tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. Destin is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Destin folks tended to give their money ($49,470) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Destin Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Destin that were owner-occupied was 76%. A nice place to visit? It seems so, since a larger share of the housing than in most places is for vacations and seasonal use. Destin housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Destin, 93% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Destin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 12%
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 13%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 17%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Destin, FL

Comparing Destin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Destin Almanac

Destin Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Destin Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Destin residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Destin, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Destin Hospitals

SACRED HEART HOSPITAL AT THE EMERALD COAST
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
7800 US HWY 90 WEST
(850) 278-3600
Emergency Service: Yes

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Destin Colleges

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