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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Murrells Inlet, SC

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- The median age of a home in Fort Walton Beach is 56.0% older than the median age of a home in Murrells Inlet.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$364,800$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock59.2%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$4.5$11.0
 Homes Owned52.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock20.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,720$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,740$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.0%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock18.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.2%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock3.1%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock3.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock3.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock17.2%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock16.5%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9991.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.1%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.2%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fort Walton Beach, FLMurrells Inlet, SCUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock27.6%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock25.9%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock5.6%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.9%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.2%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 Murrells Inlet    4 Reviews
Michael · Murrells Inlet, SC
Amazing restaurants, medical centers, affordable
Over 5 years ago

Murrells Inlet is one of the fastest growing areas on the east coast. Regardless of your origin, race, orientation or skillset you are warmly welcome! Despite what  More

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Bp · Charlotte, NC
Smiling Faces...Not so Friendly Places
Over 15 years ago

Murrells Inlet, Pawleys Island, Litchfield Beach..very pretty, but dont move there unless you like 13.5% unemployment, racial and gender prejudice, and dont..repeat dont  More

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Autumn · Murrells Inlet, SC
Culture (or lack thereof)
Over 15 years ago

The culture in the entire Grand Strand area is severly lacking. The so called "museums" here are a joke.   More

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