Best Places to Live in Crestview, Florida

Crestview, FL is a beautiful town located in Okaloosa County. With an estimated population of 22,000 people, Crestview has something special for everyone. From outdoor activities like walking trails and parks to cultural attractions like the Military Aviation Air Armament Museum – there's always something new to explore in this charming city. Residents also benefit from easy access to quality public and private schools as well as excellent healthcare facilities. Whether you're looking for adventure or relaxation—Crestview has something special for everyone! Beach city/Military town - Florida Panhandle, on the Gulf Coast, 40 miles east of Pensacola.

State: Florida
County: Okaloosa County
Metro Area: Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metro Area
City: Crestview

Zip Codes: 32539 32536
Cost of Living: -5.6% lower
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 112 ft above sea level

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Crestview, Fl Housing Market

Least Expensive Homes	Homes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive Homes	Homes less than 10 yrs old
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Pros
Beaches
Strong economy
Cost of living

Cons
Arts and culture
Tourist sprawl
Air service

What Bert Has To Say About Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin Metro Area

Fort Walton Beach is located at the head of the Choctawhatchee Bay. The city itself is primarily a tourist destination popular especially with residents of other parts of the South, with a long, built-up strip of beachside high-rise hotels. The beaches and ocean waters are particularly attractive and good places for fishing and other water activities, but the physical infrastructure and land assets aren’t the best in the state. The resort community of Destin, on the barrier island sheltering the bay, has become the more up-and-coming tourist magnet.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Crestview is 4.0% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Crestview jobs have increased by 4.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Crestview's cost of living is 5.6% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Crestview's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

October, April and May are the most pleasant months in Crestview, while July and August are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Okaloosa county remained overwhelmingly Republican, 68.4% to 29.3%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Crestview's population is 26,934 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 14.8%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 25.8 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Crestview is Real Estate: $284,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 14.2%.

SCHOOLS

Crestview public schools spend $8,676 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 16.7 students per teacher in Crestview. More Education

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Housing Market in Crestview

It's a good time to buy in Crestview. Home Appreciation is up 14.2% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Crestview is $284,200.

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Reviews for Crestview 8 Reviews

Humid - 10/29/2014
Its humid here. you will stick to... Read More

marc | Crestview, FL | Reply | 1 Reply

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Interesting Place - 4/12/2013
I just relocated to Crestview. Been a very big roller coaster ride for me but all in all not a bad place. My 1st mistake is I rented a house site unseen. once I... Read More

Rodney | Crestview, FL | Reply | 1 Reply

I Absolutely HATE This Small Country Town - 10/29/2011
I just moved here and I absolutely hate this town! They only have 3 main grocery stores: Publix, Winn-Dixie, and Walmart. Publix and Winn-Dixie are some of the most... Read More

Antionette | Crestview, FL | Reply | 3 Replies

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32539 32536

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