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Shalimar, Florida, in Okaloosa county, is 38 miles E of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 211 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The people of the town are in the Fort Walton Beach metropolitan area. Shalimar has a population of 718.
In Shalimar, about 69% of adults are married. There's no shortage of married couples in Shalimar.
In 2000, Shalimar had a median family income of $70,250. Shalimar is full of successful families and individuals. The town has a large middle class. Shalimar isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The town benefits from its educated workforce. Shalimar, compared to most towns like it, can boast of a large population of high-income unmarried people.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Shalimar residents, with $9,175. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Shalimar, 81% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the town may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young.
In Shalimar, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around Shalimar is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.
Shalimar strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 2% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Shalimar to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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