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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Mary Esther, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Mary Esther is 1.7% longer than it is for residents of Fort Walton Beach.
- 38.4% fewer residents of Mary Esther work from home compared to residents of Fort Walton Beach.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMary Esther, FLUnited States
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 Fort Walton Beach, FLMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.6%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.1%0.5%
 Walk2.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.8%9.7%
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 Fort Walton Beach, FLMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.8%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock26.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.20.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.18.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.8.1%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.2.5%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
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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 Mary Esther    2 Reviews
Eddie · Mary Esther, FL
Mary Esther, FL
Over 17 years ago

Nice place to live. Close to the Gulf of Mexico. Only problem is Highway 98. It's way too congested during certain  More

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Karen · Mary Esther, FL
Mary Esther, Florida
Over 18 years ago

Mary Esther is located right outside the main entrance to Hurlburt Field. It is centered approximately 4 miles from Fort Walton Beach to the East, and 4 miles from  More

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