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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Decatur, AL

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- The median age of a home in Fort Walton Beach is 12.0% older than the median age of a home in Decatur.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$187,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock62.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.2$11.0
 Homes Owned52.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock8.1%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fort Walton Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,050$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$670$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,070$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fort Walton Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fort Walton Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock2.6%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.7%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock21.9%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock6.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock1.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fort Walton Beach, FLDecatur, ALUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock9.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock15.1%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock18.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock11.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews
Brian · Valparaiso, FL
True Fort Walton
Over 3 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 11 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 13 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 Decatur    12 Reviews
Curtis · Decatur, AL
Decatur, a Hidden Gem
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville about 6 months ago. I love it! Traffic is mostly light, even at rush hour. You have enough shopping amenities here you rarely have to  More

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Curtis · Decatur, AL
Decatur, a Hidden Gem
Over 4 years ago

I moved to Decatur three months ago from Huntsville and I am very satisfied with the city. Decatur boasts many amenities: on the river, surrounded on two sides by  More

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C.L. · Decatur, AL
Decatur is Decatur
Over 6 years ago

I moved to Decatur from Huntsville a little over a year ago. I'm just not a big fan for a few reasons. #1 Brownsferry Nuclear Power Plant is exactly 10.43 miles from my  More

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