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Destin, FL vs Fleming Island, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fleming Island has been positive.
- Fleming Island has 0.0% more unemployment than Destin.
- Fleming Island job growth has increased by 16.4% in the past 10 years.
 Destin, FLFleming Island, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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Reviews for Fleming Island    2 Reviews

Out of all the places I have lived this is by far my favorite! Very peaceful,well kept ,clean place to call  More

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Fleming island is very quiet, neighborhood friendly, great schools and very safe for  More

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