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Destin, FL vs Key West, FL

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- The median age of a home in Destin is 86.2% younger than the median age of a home in Key West.
 Destin, FLKey West, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age29  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,015,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock78.0%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.0$11.0
 Homes Owned27.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock23.0%11.2%
 Homes Rented16.4%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Destin, FLKey West, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,830$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,400  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,050$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,740  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$4,900$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,960  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Destin, FLKey West, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock7.6%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock10.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Destin, FLKey West, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.4%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.8%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.2%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9993.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99925.0%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock7.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99915.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock28.7%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9995.8%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock8.8%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock4.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Destin, FLKey West, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.6%13.6%
 2000 to 200921.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock11.0%13.6%
 1980 to 198927.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.8%14.8%
 1960 to 196924.3%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock22.5%12.2%
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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews
Nels · Santa Rosa Beach, FL
paradise doesn't come cheap
Over 3 years ago

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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Vic · Destin, FL
UNLESS YOU’RE A MILLIONAIRE IT SUCKS
Over 4 years ago

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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Ron · Destin, FL
Still a great place to live
Over 6 years ago

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 Key West    7 Reviews
Anthoney · Key West, FL
Real cost of living averages for Key West, FL.
Over 4 years ago

I was raised in Key West since 1980, these average cost prices for rent that you are seeing were not even accurate then, let alone now in 2021. The average cost of  More

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Tom · Arlington, TN
Key West
Over 9 years ago

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Anthony · Key West, FL
Cost of Living Inconsistency.
Over 11 years ago

I have lived in Key West for the last seven years. During that time, I have observed very little change in the cost of living. I work for a national company that pays  More

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