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Laguna Niguel, CA vs Destin, FL

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- Destin spends 35.4% less per student than Laguna Niguel.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 25.4% lower in Destin than in Laguna Niguel. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 1.6% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Laguna Niguel
 Laguna Niguel, CADestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$12,911  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio23.21  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock16174573
 Students per Counselor595  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.3%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.18.7%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.55.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree5.9%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.3%1.5%
Reviews for Laguna Niguel    19 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I have lived in Laguna Niguel for over 20 years. After living in many of the surrounding cities, I found Laguna Niguel to be more laid back making it the perfect area  More

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This is, we think, a wonderful place to live. Friendly people, convenient to shopping, restaurants, beaches, etc. Weather is mild and beautiful. Everything is clean and  More

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Over 7 years ago

ANYONE THINKING ABOUT MOVING TO LAGUNA NIGUEL HAD BETTER RETHINK THEIR DECISION IF IT IS UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF THE LAGUNA KNOWLS H.O.A. IT IS THE MOST RACIALLY  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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