Emerald Coast
Fort Walton Beach, Florida Community
$704K MEDIAN LIST PRICE
206 HOMES FOR SALE
23 RECENTLY SOLD
A Beautiful Waterfront Community
The Emerald Coast is a beautiful Gulf Coast waterfront community located in Florida, and covers around 100 miles of coastline. This area includes five counties, including Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton, and Bay. Cities you’ll find in the Emerald Coast include Pensacola Beach, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Navarre Beach, and Panama City.
Population
The 2019 estimated population of Destin, FL 13,702, while Fort Walton Beach, FL included a population of 22,084. Pensacola had close to 53,000 people in 2019. The winters are mild, and last about 3 months with an average temperature ranging between 44° F and 61°F, and the hottest months are July – August, with an average temp. ranging close to 90° / 77°
Attractions
The Emerald Coast is widely known for it’s luxurious beaches and clean waters. It’s home to Destin, Flordia, and Panama Beach Flordia, which have plenty of yearly activities to enjoy. You’ll find Perdido Key as a fun vacation spot, along with additional beach vacation spots like Seaside and Shell Island. Henderson Beach State Park includes more than 6k sq. feet of shoreline. If you enjoy swimming, fishing, boating, and relaxing on the beach, the Emerald Coast is the ideal place to reside. Destin, FL is also home to the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village.”
Home Values
The median home value along the Emerald Coast can range anywhere from $550k – $800k, based on what community you’re interested in. Emerald Coast home values have increased nearly 33% during the last year, and are expected to rise over the next several years.