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Kissimmee, FL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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- The median age of a home in Kissimmee is 78.6% younger than the median age of a home in Fort Walton Beach.
 Kissimmee, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Median Home Age28  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$322,200$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months29.6%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock81.1%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.209.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$6.6$11.0
 Homes Owned36.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock10.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented43.8%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Kissimmee, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,820$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,350  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$2,520  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Kissimmee, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock2.5%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.6%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.5%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.9%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Kissimmee, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.3%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9992.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock4.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9998.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock18.2%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99938.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock11.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9992.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock4.9%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.1%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Kissimmee, FLFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.5%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock6.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200922.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198922.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock20.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196923.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock18.6%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.3%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.7%12.2%
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Reviews for Kissimmee    17 Reviews
Willie · Orlando, FL
Kissimmee, Florida Unfair Traffic Trap
Over 13 years ago

I know that in Kissimmee, Florida they have a small sign (do not turn on red) on the right side of a two lane turn right only at the intersection Osceola Parkway and  More

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Simons · Aurora, CO
Kissimmee or Tampa
Over 13 years ago

My family and I currently live in aurora co. We are thinking of moving to Fl. early summer of 2013. We are looking at the Tampa area and Kissimmee area. We have been to  More

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Felipe · Ogden, UT
Why I like to live in Florida
Over 15 years ago

I like where I live because of its  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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