2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Hinesville, GA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Household income in Hinesville, is 11% less than it is in Fort Walton Beach and is 40% below the National Average.
- Fort Walton Beach unemployment rate is 4.0%.
- Hinesville unemployment rate is 3.9%.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLHinesville, GAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate4.0%3.9%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth4.2%2.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth46.2%39.2%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.5%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes0.0%5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$32,350$22,607$37,638
 Household Income$55,623$49,363$69,021
 Family Median Income$71,000$51,401$85,028
 space
 Est. Households By Income
 Fort Walton Beach, FLHinesville, GAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K8.3%11.1%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.0%4.7%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K14.1%7.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.0%13.6%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.2%13.9%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K11.2%11.0%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K9.0%10.4%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.2%13.9%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K13.1%9.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.7%3.0%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K4.3%1.0%9.5%
 space1
 Population By Occupation
 Fort Walton Beach, FLHinesville, GAUnited States
 Management, business, finance11.5%9.5%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science6.9%3.1%6.5%
 Community, social services1.1%2.3%1.8%
 Legal0.9%0.5%1.2%
 Education, library4.6%8.1%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment2.2%0.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.2%5.5%6.2%
 Healthcare support1.8%3.2%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.8%4.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving11.9%7.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance7.4%4.5%3.6%
 Personal care3.3%2.4%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.7%24.7%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.1%0.5%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.9%6.5%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving8.9%17.5%13.1%
Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews

Over 2 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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

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

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Fort Walton Beach

Reviews for Hinesville    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The cost of living here is lower than most places I have been or sometimes the same amount. Hinesville isn't as nice as Savannah, but overall it isn't a bad place at  More

   |    Reply

hi guys am thinking of buying a house in hinesville ga..not far from the coast l know but just wonndered what the area can hold for me..safe shopping etc..any helps  More

   |    Reply

Over 11 years ago

A small town, with nothing to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Hinesville



PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.