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Gulf Breeze, FL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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- The median age of a home in Gulf Breeze is 6.4% younger than the median age of a home in Fort Walton Beach.
 Gulf Breeze, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age47  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$322,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months20.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock81.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.133.7%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.6$11.0
 Homes Owned68.9%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented21.7%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Gulf Breeze, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,820$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,360  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,190$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,630  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,850$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,780  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Gulf Breeze, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.0%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other0.0%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Gulf Breeze, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.5%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99922.1%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99915.0%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99914.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9993.6%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Gulf Breeze, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20096.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198912.8%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.0%14.8%
 1960 to 19697.4%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19490.0%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Gulf Breeze    7 Reviews
John · Gulf Breeze, FL
Great Retirement Place to Live
Over 10 years ago

If you have already retired or it's just around the corner; Gulf Breeze, FL is a great place to consider. With multiple Navy and Air Force bases in the surrounding  More

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Larry · Navarre, FL
Gulf Breeze/Navarre
Over 16 years ago

I live in a town East of Gulf Breeze called Navarre off the coastal route 98. I don't know why it isn't on the list of towns. Navarre, and Navarre Beach, especially is  More

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JOSEPH · Gulf Breeze, FL
Gulf breeze
Over 17 years ago

I grew up in the north so for me the heat and humidity here is nothing short of relentless which is difficult because I am really an outdoors person. If you choose to  More

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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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