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2026 Compare Cities Commuting:
Atlantic Beach, FL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Fort Walton Beach is 4.4% shorter than it is for residents of Atlantic Beach.
- 48.3% fewer residents of Fort Walton Beach work from home compared to residents of Atlantic Beach.
 Atlantic Beach, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Atlantic Beach, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.1%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock9.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.7%0.5%
 Walk3.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock6.2%9.7%
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 Atlantic Beach, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.3.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock15.1%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.9.2%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock16.1%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.19.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.8%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.22.9%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.3.7%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.2%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
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Reviews for Atlantic Beach    5 Reviews
Regan and Mike · Ogden, UT
Moving to Jacksonville
Over 13 years ago

This is Mikes wife, Regan. We are moving to Jacksonville July 1st from Rome GA. Just interested in the pros and cons of living there. We FINALLY were able to sell our  More

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Mary · Jacksonville, FL
Joseph Finegan Elementary
Over 14 years ago

If you find yourself transferring to NS Mayport in FL and of children in elementary, then consider Joseph Finegan Elementary. It is a nice little jewel tucked away that  More

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Edward  · Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Life
Over 17 years ago

Great place to  More

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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews
Brian · Valparaiso, FL
True Fort Walton
Over 4 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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R. · Clearwater, FL
is it good place to live and retire?
Over 12 years ago

I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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Mark · Mary Esther, FL
Great beaches, but don't recommend for single men
Over 14 years ago

FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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