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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Sebastian, FL

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- The median age of a home in Fort Walton Beach is 44.0% older than the median age of a home in Sebastian.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age50  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$347,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock85.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.9$11.0
 Homes Owned52.7%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock12.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented36.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,790$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,110  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,170$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,390  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,820$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,360  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.3%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock5.8%3.6%
 Vacant Other3.5%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock1.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.6%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.9%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock5.8%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99916.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock20.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99932.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock13.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9998.4%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock2.5%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  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSebastian, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock25.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock21.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock8.5%14.8%
 1960 to 19695.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock1.7%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.4%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.6%12.2%
Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews

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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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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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 Sebastian    13 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have lived here peacefully, but when there was a problem, the SPD doesn't want to help. Wouldn't recommend living here, especially if small children are concerned!   More

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Over 12 years ago

This is an update to my "I prefer it" submission of 2/15/2011. After four and half years I am moving but not because there is anything particularly wrong with  More

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Over 12 years ago

I stand by my rather positive review posted on 2/15/2011. However, I am about to leave for a region with four seasons and three dimensions. This is an ideal place for  More

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