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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Chattanooga, TN

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- The median age of a home in Fort Walton Beach is 6.0% older than the median age of a home in Chattanooga.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$273,300$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock75.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.0$11.0
 Homes Owned52.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,450$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$990$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,480$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock2.5%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fort Walton Beach, FLChattanooga, TNUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.5%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock9.7%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock12.9%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.5%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock12.3%12.2%
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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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Reviews for Chattanooga    60 Reviews
philip · Chattanooga, TN
Moving East
Over 5 years ago

Moved to Chattanooga from the San Francisco Bay area. It was a hard one but after losing much in the 2017, 2018, 2019 annual wildfire festival of California I got tired  More

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Audra · East Ridge, TN
Let's get real about Chattanooga.
Over 5 years ago

I feel like the crime in Chattanooga gets glossed over in most reviews. Lived here virtually my entire life and I will truly miss the golden sunrises against the  More

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Lewan · Cleveland, TN
“There”s a song for you in Tennessee “
Over 5 years ago

I live in nearby Cleveland TN where I have lived for 20 years. I like to shop and visit Chattanooga as there is a lot to do but they do have a very high crime rate.   More

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