Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Big Kahuna's
Water Park
Big Kahuna's
Theme Park
The Track
Attraction
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Dockside Watersports
Attraction
Destin History & Fishing Museum
Museum
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
AMC Theateres
Cinema
Food and Drink (14) F
Shake's
Sweets
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
Bar
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dippin' Dots Destin
Sweets
Whataburger
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
McGuire's Irish Pub
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dave's Dogs
Fast Food
Godiva Chocolates
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Unknown Name
Bar
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Sweets
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (23) F
Unknown Name
Playground
Kell Aire Nature Walk
Park
Kell Aire Park
Park
Dewey Destin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Main Street Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Henderson Beach Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Henderson Beach State Park
Park
Joe's Bayou Recreation Area
Park
Mattie Kelly Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Dalton G. Threadgill Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Splash Pad
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Clement Taylor Park
Park
Captain Leonard Destin Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Destin Commons Playground and Fountains
Playground
Shops (14) F
Alvin's Island
Gift Shop
Surf-Style
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Old Time Pottery
Houseware
Bliss Salon
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
HomeGoods
Interior Decoration
Beach Zone
Clothing
Alvin's Island
Gift Shop
Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation
Mall
AT&T
Electronics
HarborWalk Marina
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Belk
Department Store
REEDS Jewelers - Destin Commons
Fashion
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Convenience Store
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Mall
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
Unknown Name
Mall
Unknown Name
Optician
Sephora
Beauty
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Destin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Destin is 113/100 - which is 14% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Destin crime rates are 895 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Florida
Property Crime
736 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
160 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Destin is $68,078 - which is 39% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$68,078 A-
Unemployment Rate
2.9% B+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Unknown Name
Hospital
Destin Fire Station 9
Fire Station
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Destin Substation
Police
Destin Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Destin Vein Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Destin home prices are $279,400 - which is 68% higher than Florida
Home Price
$279,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% A
Home Affordability
4.1x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools A+

The Destin graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
79% A-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Destin Elementary School
Destin Middle School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Destin has an overall rating of 90% from 22 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (21)
From AreaVibes A+
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Destin, Florida: A Heavenly Place to Reside 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

Unknown Name
Kell Aire Nature Walk
Kell Aire Park
Dewey Destin Park
Unknown Name
Main Street Park
Unknown Name
Henderson Beach Playground

Entertainment

Big Kahuna's
Big Kahuna's
The Track
Unknown Name
Dockside Watersports
Destin History & Fishing Museum
Unknown Name
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, 0.0% take public transportation in Destin.
Drive to Work
85%

9% higher than the US average

Take Public Transit
0%

5% lower than the US average

Walk to Work
1%

2% lower than the US average

D+ Cost of Living

What is the cost of living in Destin? The cost of living in Destin is 113/100 - which is 14% higher than Florida.
Destin
113

13% more expensive than average

Florida
99

1% 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 895, which are 58% lower than Florida
Total Crime
895 per 100k people

62% lower than the US average

Chance of being a victim
1 in 112

62% lower than the US average

Year-over-year crime
-15%

Year over year crime is down

A+ Employment

What is the median income in Destin? The median income in Destin is $68,078 which is 39% higher than Florida.
Median household income
$68,07823% higher than the US average
Income per capita
$40,06534% higher than the US average
Unemployment rate
3%

37% 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 $279,400 - which is 68% higher than Florida
Median home value
$279,40051% higher than the US average
Median rent price
$1,34742% higher than the US average
Home Ownership
63%

equal to 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 22 reviews.
Overall user rating
90%

22 total ratings

User reviews rating
90%

1 total reviews

User surveys rating
88%

21 total surveys

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