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Destin, Florida: A Heavenly Place to Reside User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) My town of Destin, Florida is an absolutely incredible place to live. The atmosphere of this place is heavenly. With a population of less than 15,000, even when tourists flock here, it still manages to keep a small-town vibe.

Living in Destin, Florida gives you a chance to lit ...Read More erally live out a seaside dream. If you aren’t working, just take a chair and go a few miles (if even that far) to the beach and have a relaxing time. There are multiple options for housing as well. You can choose to rent or buy and will be able to find something that fits your budget.

The best areas in Destin, Florida are of course the beach areas. The sand is white and the water is clear. The crime rate overall here is also lower than many other beach areas. There is just so much good here, that I can’t describe it all. From dining out to shopping for the perfect gift or even if you want to take a deep sea fishing trip. All of it can happen here in Destin, Florida. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Destin? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kell Aire Nature Walk
      Kell Aire Park
      Dewey Destin Park
      Main Street Park
      Henderson Beach Playground
      Henderson Beach State Park
      Joe's Bayou Recreation Area
      Mattie Kelly Park

      Entertainment

      Big Kahuna's
      Big Kahuna's
      The Track
      Dockside Watersports
      Destin History & Fishing Museum
      AMC Theateres

      Food & Drink

      Shake's
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      McDonald's
      Krispy Kreme
      Burger King
      Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
      ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Destin? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Destin.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Destin? The cost of living in Destin is 122/100 - which is 25% higher than Florida.
      Destin
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Destin? Destin crime rates are 688, which are 62% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      688 per 100k people

      70% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 146

      70% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -9%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Destin? The median income in Destin is $81,468 which is 67% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $81,46847% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,90967% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Destin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Destin home prices? Destin home prices are $346,000 - which is 107% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $346,00087% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,58767% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Destin have good schools? The Destin graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      79%

      64% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      37% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Destin a good place to live? Destin has an overall rating of 90% from 24 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      24 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      23 total surveys

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