Destin, Florida

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Population in 2022: 14,119 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +27.0%
 
Males: 7,472  (52.9%)
Females: 6,647  (47.1%)
Median resident age:

43.0 years
Florida median age:

42.7 years

Zip codes: 32541.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $91,283 (it was $53,042 in 2000)
Destin:

$91,283
FL:

$69,303

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $57,947 (it was $32,048 in 2000)

Destin city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $509,931 (it was $151,000 in 2000)
Destin:

$509,931
FL:

$354,100

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $523,656; detached houses: $529,785; townhouses or other attached units: $316,912; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $635,922; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $637,239

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,857.

March 2022 cost of living index in Destin: 92.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 8.7%
(6.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 21.7% for Black residents, 27.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.7% for American Indian residents, 37.3% for other race residents, 4.2% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Destin, FL (2022)
    • 11,33379.7%White alone
    • 1,1938.4%Hispanic
    • 9626.8%Two or more races
    • 5263.7%Black alone
    • 890.6%Asian alone
    • 630.4%Other race alone
    • 180.1%American Indian alone

Races in Destin detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Florida and other state lists, there were 12 registered sex offenders living in Destin, Florida as of April 18, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Destin is 1,140 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (14.6%), American (14.1%), German (11.0%), European (6.5%), Irish (5.9%), Italian (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 25 feet

Land area: 7.53 square miles.

Population density: 1,876 people per square mile   (low).

Destin, Florida map

1,874 residents are foreign born (7.9% Latin America, 3.7% Europe).

This city:

13.2%
Florida:

21.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,931 (0.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,705 (0.5%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Gulf Breeze-Harold, FL (28.5 miles , pop. 54,412).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (136.6 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (534.8 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities:

Eglin AFB, FL (2.5 miles ),
Lake Lorraine, FL (2.6 miles ),
Miramar Beach, FL (2.7 miles ),
Shalimar, FL (2.7 miles ),
Valparaiso, FL (2.8 miles ),
Eglin, FL (2.8 miles ),
Cinco Bayou, FL (2.9 miles ),
Ocean City, FL (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 30.39 N, Longitude: 86.48 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +3,856 (+27.1%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,888 (48.7%)

Area code: 850

Distribution of median household income in Destin, FL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Destin, FL in 2022
Destin satellite photo by USGS

Destin tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 140 buildings, average cost: $460,000
  • 2021: 112 buildings, average cost: $446,100
  • 2020: 49 buildings, average cost: $357,500
  • 2019: 31 buildings, average cost: $626,200
  • 2018: 55 buildings, average cost: $443,100
  • 2017: 74 buildings, average cost: $438,300
  • 2016: 82 buildings, average cost: $355,000
  • 2015: 64 buildings, average cost: $315,100
  • 2014: 57 buildings, average cost: $416,300
  • 2013: 64 buildings, average cost: $364,700
  • 2012: 40 buildings, average cost: $293,100
  • 2011: 24 buildings, average cost: $417,600
  • 2010: 11 buildings, average cost: $422,000
  • 2009: 13 buildings, average cost: $574,000
  • 2008: 15 buildings, average cost: $504,300
  • 2007: 36 buildings, average cost: $359,100
  • 2006: 166 buildings, average cost: $213,200
  • 2005: 135 buildings, average cost: $293,500
  • 2004: 244 buildings, average cost: $178,500
  • 2003: 166 buildings, average cost: $220,800
  • 2002: 151 buildings, average cost: $222,600
  • 2001: 147 buildings, average cost: $171,900
  • 2000: 159 buildings, average cost: $171,600
  • 1999: 188 buildings, average cost: $159,600
  • 1998: 205 buildings, average cost: $175,300
  • 1997: 343 buildings, average cost: $109,100
Number of permits per 10,000 Destin, FL residents
Average permit cost in Destin, FL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.6%
Florida:

2.9%
Population change in the 1990s: +3,015 (+37.2%).
Most common industries in Destin, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (13.7%)
  • Construction (9.7%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (9.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.2%)
  • Health care (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.2%)
  • Public administration (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (8.2%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (6.5%)
  • Public administration (5.6%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (5.1%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (4.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Accommodation & food services (14.5%)
  • Real estate & rental & leasing (12.7%)
  • Health care (9.7%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Construction (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Destin, FL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.6%)
  • Top executives (4.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.0%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (11.0%)
  • Top executives (6.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (3.8%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (3.6%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (8.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (8.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (5.3%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.6%)

Average climate in Destin, Florida

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Destin, Florida environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone PM10
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2021 was 28.2. This is significantly better than average.

City:

28.2
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2004 was 31.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2021 was 14.9. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

14.9
U.S.:

19.2

Tornado activity:

Destin-area historical tornado activity is near Florida state average. It is 6% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1964, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 6.3 miles away from the Destin city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/10/1967, a category F3 tornado 21.8 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Destin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Florida state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/24/1997 at 08:35:17, a magnitude 4.9 (4.8 MB, 4.2 MS, 4.9 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 69.2 miles away from the city center
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 286.7 miles away from the city center
On 1/18/1999 at 07:00:53, a magnitude 4.8 (4.8 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 213.3 miles away from the city center
On 9/3/2020 at 15:07:53, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 2.5 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 60.8 miles away from Destin center
On 5/6/2018 at 16:47:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 219.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 287.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Okaloosa County (28) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 20
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 15, Floods: 7, Tropical Storms: 5, Storms: 4, Tornadoes: 3, Winds: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Fire: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Destin topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Destin:

  • HUMANA HOSPITAL DESTIN (provides emergency services, 996 AIRPORT ROAD)
  • PLAN B-ADULT CARE SOLUTIONS LLC (12671 EMERALD COAST PKWY STE 204)
  • DESTIN HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (195 MATTIE M KELLY BLVD)

Airports and heliports located in Destin:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Destin:

  • Northwest Florida State College (about 10 miles; Niceville, FL; Full-time enrollment: 5,052)
  • Pensacola State College (about 44 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 8,740)
  • The University of West Florida (about 46 miles; Pensacola, FL; FT enrollment: 10,240)
  • Gulf Coast State College (about 47 miles; Panama City, FL; FT enrollment: 4,474)
  • Columbia Southern University (about 71 miles; Orange Beach, AL; FT enrollment: 14,996)
  • Enterprise State Community College (about 74 miles; Enterprise, AL; FT enrollment: 2,101)
  • James H Faulkner State Community College (about 84 miles; Bay Minette, AL; FT enrollment: 3,703)

Public elementary/middle schools in Destin:

Private elementary/middle school in Destin:

  • DESTIN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 39, Location: 201 BEACH DR, Grades: KG-5)
See full list of schools located in Destin

User-submitted facts and corrections:

  • Area Hospital: Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast( approximately 6 miles east of Destin City limit)
  • Local Hospitals in Destin: Sacred Heart Hospital Local Clinics: White Wilson Medical Center, Destin Emergency Center

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Destin: Palmetto Plaza (A), Moreno Plaza (B), Okaloosa County Emergency Medical Services Station 10 (C), Destin Fire Control District Station 10 (D), Destin Fire Control District Headquarters Station 9 (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: The Shores Shopping Center (1), Shoreline Village Mall (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Four Prong Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attractions: Destin History & Fishing Museum (8 Stahlman Avenue) (1), Big Kahuna's (Amusement & Theme Parks; 1007 Highway 98 East) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: B C Land Corporation (100 Calhoun Avenue) (1), Chans' Market Cafe (1002 Highway 98 East) (2), Coastal Catering (4000 South Sandestin Boulevard) (3), Club Destin Resort (1085 Highway 98 East) (4), Beachside Inn (2931 Scenic Highway 98) (5), Best Western Summerplace Inn (14047 Emerald Coast Parkway) (6), Comfort Inn Destin (19001 Emerald Coast Parkway) (7). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Okaloosa County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Destin and their reported violations in the past:

DESTIN WATER USERS, INC. (Population served: 28,802, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One minor monitoring violation
RED BAY GROCERY (Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.3 people
Florida:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

60.2%
Whole state:

65.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.7% of all households
111 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities in 2010
9 people in residential treatment centers for adults in 2010
112 people in nursing homes in 2000

Banks with most branches in Destin (2011 data):

  • Regions Bank: Destin Main Branch, Kelly Plantation Branch, Sandestin Branch. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $123,368.2 mil, Deposits: $98,301.3 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1778 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Destin Branch at 34877 Emerald Coast, branch established on 1995/05/15; Sandestin Branch at 9435 Us Highway 98 West, branch established on 1984/06/16. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • FNBT.COM BANK: Highway 98 West Branch at 11490 Us Highway 98 West, branch established on 1999/10/21; Destin Branch at 415 Highway 98, branch established on 1978/09/15. Info updated 2009/06/29: Bank assets: $355.4 mil, Deposits: $293.4 mil, headquarters in Fort Walton Beach, FL, positive income, 12 total offices, Holding Company: Southern National Banks, Inc.
  • First Florida Bank: at 125 Main Street, branch established on 2006/11/27; Destin East Branch at 9461 Emerald Coast Parkway, branch established on 2010/08/09. Info updated 2010/05/24: Bank assets: $174.0 mil, Deposits: $149.9 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Destin Branch at 34990 Emerald Coast Pkwy, branch established on 2003/06/09. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • Synovus Bank: Destin Midbay Branch at 34910 Emerald Coast Parkway, branch established on 1997/06/23. Info updated 2011/01/25: Bank assets: $26,863.3 mil, Deposits: $22,415.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 296 total offices, Holding Company: Synovus Financial Corp.
  • Hancock Bank: Destin Branch at 14075 Emerald Coast Parkway, branch established on 1992/12/14. Info updated 2011/06/14: Bank assets: $4,988.4 mil, Deposits: $4,121.5 mil, headquarters in Gulfport, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 81 total offices, Holding Company: Hancock Holding Company
  • Union State Bank: Destin at 978 Airport Road, branch established on 2004/08/13. Info updated 2011/02/24: Bank assets: $274.5 mil, Deposits: $250.5 mil, headquarters in Pell City, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Union Bancshares, Inc.
  • BancorpSouth Bank: Destin Branch at 4507 Furling Lane, Suites 115 And 116, branch established on 2006/09/01. Info updated 2007/07/18: Bank assets: $12,990.3 mil, Deposits: $10,863.8 mil, headquarters in Tupelo, MS, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 271 total offices, Holding Company: Bancorpsouth, Inc.
  • 10 other banks with 10 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Destin:

Marital status in Destin, FL
  • Never married: 26.4%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 4.1%
  • Divorced: 14.8%

For population 25 years and over in Destin:

  • High school or higher: 95.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 45.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 14.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.1
Florida average:

12.2

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Destin
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Destin, FL (based on Okaloosa County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant47,236156
Mainline Protestant20,41426
Catholic9,0856
Other7,66622
Black Protestant1,65210
Orthodox3372
None94,432-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 33
Okaloosa County:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

2.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 4
Here:

0.22 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 10
This county:

0.55 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

1.28 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 84
Here:

4.64 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

3.04 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 175
This county:

9.66 / 10,000 pop.
Florida:

7.45 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Okaloosa County:

9.4%
State:

9.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

23.5%
Florida:

23.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

9.3%
State:

14.0%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Destin:

52.0%
Florida:

51.4%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

49.2%
Florida:

49.4%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.6
Florida:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Destin:

20.8%
Florida:

19.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.7%
Florida:

10.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Destin:

6.9
Florida:

6.9

Overweight people:
This city:

35.8%
Florida:

34.7%

General health condition:
Here:

57.6%
Florida:

57.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Destin:

77.5%
State:

79.2%

More about Health and Nutrition of Destin, FL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Parks and Recreation 25$85,384$40,9845$4,111
Other and Unallocable 19$87,690$55,3831$1,486
Streets and Highways 16$58,692$44,0190$0
Local Libraries 6$24,514$49,0284$5,166
Financial Administration 6$34,654$69,3080$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 4$23,427$70,2810$0
Other Government Administration 0$0 12$8,678
Totals for Government 76$314,362$49,63622$19,441

Destin government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,484,000 ($105.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $401,000 ($28.40)
    General - Other: $66,000 ($4.67)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,916,000 ($135.70)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,776,000 ($125.79)
    Regular Highways: $1,424,000 ($100.86)
    Financial Administration: $1,259,000 ($89.17)
    Central Staff Services: $1,122,000 ($79.47)
    General - Other: $698,000 ($49.44)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $490,000 ($34.71)
    Libraries: $373,000 ($26.42)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $210,000 ($14.87)
    Natural Resources - Other: $149,000 ($10.55)
    Health - Other: $54,000 ($3.82)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $873,000 ($61.83)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Natural Resources - Other: $993,000 ($70.33)
    Financial Administration: $136,000 ($9.63)
    Libraries: $45,000 ($3.19)
    Central Staff Services: $2,000 ($0.14)

Destin government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Parks and Recreation: $437,000 ($30.95)
    Other: $153,000 ($10.84)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $206,000 ($14.59)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $377,000 ($26.70)
    General Local Government Support: $69,000 ($4.89)
  • Miscellaneous - Special Assessments: $532,000 ($37.68)
    Interest Earnings: $256,000 ($18.13)
    General Revenue - Other: $99,000 ($7.01)
    Fines and Forfeits: $42,000 ($2.97)
    Donations From Private Sources: $23,000 ($1.63)
    Sale of Property: $10,000 ($0.71)
    Rents: $6,000 ($0.42)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $1,555,000 ($110.14)
    Highways: $529,000 ($37.47)
    Other: $497,000 ($35.20)
  • Tax - Property: $6,833,000 ($483.96)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $2,054,000 ($145.48)
    Public Utilities Sales: $931,000 ($65.94)
    Motor Fuels Sales: $665,000 ($47.10)
    Other License: $634,000 ($44.90)

Destin government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $28,291,000 ($2003.75)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $26,915,000 ($1906.30)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,375,000 ($97.39)

Destin government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,351,000 ($1016.43)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,571,000 ($111.27)

11.40% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($70,863 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

11.40%
Florida average:

8.80%

0.42% of residents moved from foreign countries ($2,211 average AGI)
Okaloosa County:

0.42%
Florida average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Santa Rosa County, FL  0.77% ($48,554 average AGI)
from Walton County, FL  0.65% ($70,060)
from Escambia County, FL  0.35% ($39,913)


10.71% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($63,664 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

10.71%
Florida average:

7.45%

0.33% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,951 average AGI)
Okaloosa County:

0.33%
Florida average:

0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Santa Rosa County, FL  1.06% ($52,631 average AGI)
to Walton County, FL  0.96% ($79,232)
to Escambia County, FL  0.41% ($45,661)
Businesses in Destin, FL
NameCountNameCount
AT&T1Lane Furniture3
Abercrombie & Fitch1Levi Strauss & Co.1
Abercrombie Kids1Little Caesars Pizza1
Ace Hardware1Marriott1
Aeropostale1Marshalls1
American Eagle Outfitters1MasterBrand Cabinets3
Ann Taylor3McDonald's2
Applebee's1Men's Wearhouse1
Banana Republic2Motel 61
Barnes & Noble1Motherhood Maternity1
Bath & Body Works1New Balance1
Bebe1Nike6
Bed Bath & Beyond1Office Depot1
Blockbuster1OfficeMax1
Brooks Brothers1Old Navy1
Brookstone1Olive Garden1
Burger King2Outback1
CVS2Outback Steakhouse1
Cache1Pac Sun1
Chick-Fil-A1Panera Bread1
Chico's1Papa John's Pizza1
Circle K2Payless1
Clarks1PetSmart1
Cold Stone Creamery1Pier 1 Imports1
Comfort Inn1Pizza Hut1
Cracker Barrel1Publix Super Markets1
Days Inn1Quiznos1
Decora Cabinetry1RadioShack1
Domino's Pizza1Ramada1
DressBarn1Rite Aid1
Eddie Bauer1Rue211
Extended Stay America1SONIC Drive-In1
FedEx10Sephora1
Finish Line1Skechers USA1
Forever 211Sleep Inn1
GNC3Soma Intimates1
GameStop1Starbucks5
Gap1Subway3
Goodwill1T-Mobile2
Gymboree2T.G.I. Driday's1
H&R Block1Taco Bell1
Hilton4Talbots2
Holiday Inn3Target1
Hollister Co.1The Room Place1
Home Depot1U-Haul1
IHOP1UPS12
IZOD1Vans1
J.Crew3Verizon Wireless2
JoS. A. Bank1Victoria's Secret1
Johnny Rockets1Waffle House3
Jones New York1Walgreens2
Journeys2Walmart1
Juicy Couture1Wet Seal1
Kincaid1Wingate1
Kroger3YMCA1
La-Z-Boy1

Strongest AM radio stations in Destin:

  • WBZR (1120 AM; daytime; 2 kW; DESTIN, FL; Owner: DESTINY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WFTW (1260 AM; 2 kW; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WFSH (1340 AM; 1 kW; VALPARAISO-NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: BAYOU COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WJGC (1400 AM; 1 kW; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: YESTERDAY'S RADIO NETWORK, LLC)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WZEP (1460 AM; 10 kW; DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: WALTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJSB (1050 AM; 5 kW; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WGTX (1280 AM; 5 kW; DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL)
  • WNVY (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CANTONMENT, FL; Owner: 1090-AM INC.)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRNE (980 AM; 2 kW; GULF BREEZE, FL; Owner: MEDIA ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WCOA (1370 AM; 5 kW; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Destin:

  • WKSM (99.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMMK (92.1 FM; DESTIN, FL; Owner: GULF BREEZE MEDIA, INC.)
  • WNCV (100.3 FM; NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WYZB (105.5 FM; MARY ESTHER, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWAV (102.1 FM; SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL; Owner: QANTUM OF FORT WALTON BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WSBZ (106.3 FM; MIRAMAR BEACH, FL; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZNS (96.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMXZ (103.1 FM; DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: QANTUM OF FORT WALTON BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WTKX-FM (101.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPSM (91.1 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: FT. WALTON BEACH EDUC. B/CNG FOUND.)
  • WXBM-FM (102.7 FM; MILTON, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WTKE (98.1 FM; HOLT, FL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WUWF (88.1 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA)
  • WAAZ-FM (104.7 FM; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Destin:

  • WAWD (Channel 58; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: RAINBOW 58 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDES-CA (Channel 48; DESTIN, FL; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • W69DH (Channel 69; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD & LISA GOETZ)
  • W26BV (Channel 26; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD C. & LISA A. GOETZ)
  • WFGX (Channel 35; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: TELEVISION FIT FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WSRE (Channel 23; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: DST .BD. OF TRUSTEES PENSACOLA JR. COLLEGE)
  • WTVY (Channel 4; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WPCT (Channel 46; PANAMA CITY BEACH, FL; Owner: BEACH TV PROPERTIES, INC.)
  • WPAN (Channel 53; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: FRANKLIN MEDIA, INC.)
  • W17CG (Channel 17; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD & LISA GOETZ)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Destin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 2Number of bridges
  • 643ft / 196mTotal length
  • 39,000Total average daily traffic
  • 2,340Total average daily truck traffic
  • 67,664Total future (year 2042) average daily traffic
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Destin)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 126 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Destin, FL)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 53 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 95 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Destin)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 5 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Destin)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 130 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED42$174,976110$341,709152$270,2874$70,2651$382,770148$342,040
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED3$152,01314$518,28315$320,9541$140,3400$018$432,695
APPLICATIONS DENIED10$191,30631$315,954108$312,5554$110,0850$087$315,417
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN8$161,73028$300,31446$327,0651$101,7300$042$343,281
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS2$163,8104$219,90211$349,3680$00$010$177,161
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0233.01 , 0233.02

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2$203,4551$112,760
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED1$173,8900$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$160,8500$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$200,7900$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0233.01 , 0233.02

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Destin, FL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Destin, FL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 90. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 137 took place in 2005, and the least - 66 in 2014. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Destin, FL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (39.3%), and Structure Fires (38.0%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Destin, FL
    • 60439.3%Outside Fires
    • 58438.0%Structure Fires
    • 25916.9%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 905.9%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Destin, FL

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Destin, Florida:

  • Inn On Destin Harbor, 402 Hwy 98 E, Destin, Florida 32541 , Phone: (850) 837-7326, Fax: (850) 837-5741
  • Rob Roy Lodge & Marina Motel, Hwy 98, Destin, Florida 32541
  • Village Inn, 215 Hwy 98, Destin, Florida 32541 , Fax: (850) 654-6191
  • Motel 6, 405 Hwy 98 E, Destin, Florida 32541 , Phone: (800) 466-8356, Fax: (850) 837-5325
  • Admiral Benbow Inn, 713 E Hwy 98, Destin, Florida 32541 , Fax: (850) 654-4224
  • Beach Side Inn, 2931 E Hwy 98, Destin, Florida 32541 , Phone: (850) 650-9099, Fax: (800) 337-8901
  • Days Inn, 1029 Hwy 98 E, Destin, Florida 32541 , Phone: (850) 225-8768
  • Henderson Park Inn & Villas, 2700 E Hwy 98, Destin, Florida 32541 , Fax: (850) 654-0405
  • 13 other hotels and motels
All 21 fire-safe hotels and motels in Destin, Florida
Most common first names in Destin, FL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John9173.1 years
William6172.5 years
Robert5972.5 years
Mary5978.2 years
James5470.0 years
Charles4772.0 years
Richard3274.2 years
Margaret2879.2 years
Joseph2776.9 years
Thomas2770.2 years
Most common last names in Destin, FL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson2580.4 years
Jones2375.9 years
Smith2276.9 years
Marler1973.7 years
Miller1575.4 years
Martin1573.5 years
Wilson1284.2 years
Taylor1182.1 years
Williams1169.6 years
Wells968.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Destin, FL
  • 75.4%Electricity
  • 23.1%Utility gas
  • 1.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.4%No fuel used
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Destin, FL
  • 90.5%Electricity
  • 7.3%Utility gas
  • 1.6%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Destin compared to Florida state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Destin on our top lists:

  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: construction (population 5,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: health technologists and technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #40 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: health technologists and technicians (population 5,000+)"
  • #66 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: accommodation and food services (population 5,000+)"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from foreign countries between 2010 and 2011"
  • #25 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating to foreign countries in 2011"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with highest percentage of residents voting for Romney (Republican) in the 2012 Presidential Election (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents relocating from other counties between 2010 and 2011 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #54 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest increase in the number of births per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop 50,000+)"
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