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Valparaiso, Florida, in Okaloosa county, is 43 miles E of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 216 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Fort Walton Beach metropolitan area. Valparaiso contains a population of approximately 6,408.
In Valparaiso, about 38% of adults are married.
Unlike most cities, Valparaiso has proportionately more males than females.
In 2000, Valparaiso had a median family income of $46,411. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Valparaiso. In the city, there is a large number of singles who make a good living.
Political donors in Valparaiso favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $3,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.
Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Valparaiso.
Valparaiso has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Valparaiso, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Valparaiso can boast better commuting than most places.
Valparaiso strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):
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| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 3% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Valparaiso to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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