Kid-friendly Neighborhoods in Okaloosa County

[merry-melly]

Originally Posted by beachmouse

I'll add my usual disclaimer about how, since the federal government owns 95% of the land south of I-10 where people actually want to live, housing costs here tend to run a little more than what you'd expect for a county of 200K people. (And military folks who know they aren't going to be here long enough to buy also tend to drive up rental demand and prices.) It's an affordable market if you're coming from DC or coastal California or such; not so much if you're coming from Oklahoma.

I'm originally from Hawaii, so the cost of housing there doesn't look too bad. We're currently in NC though, so it's a little more than what it is here, but that's okay. We're willing to pay a little more if it's a good, family-friendly neighborhood.

Thanks for the help and information!!

[merry-melly]

Originally Posted by slduvall

I concur. Many rentals never even hit the market in my neighborhood. They are rented to friends of friends etc. A quick look at militarybyowner website, shows 30 rentals in Niceville. None in Swiftcreek. BWB has many different neighborhoods, and comes in at many pricepoints. Parkwood and Woodlands sections seem to have the $ you are looking at rent wise.

I really like Parkwood, as it is within walking distance to the elementary school. Quite a few of my friends live in there, with young children, and love it.

Thanks for the info! That sounds good.

[merry-melly]

Originally Posted by chickenoodle99

I messaged you already but will put this here for others who find this in the search. If Destin is of interest to you, Indian Bayou is full of kids and very family friendly! It's also a very safe neighborhood with only one way in and out, and the HOA fees go to the police for their presence in the neighborhood daily.

It looks like a great neighborhood from what I've seen online. How would you say the traffic is getting to Fort Walton beach or Eglin area for work?