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Mary Esther, FL vs Destin, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Destin is 0.5% shorter than it is for residents of Mary Esther.
- 230.3% more residents of Destin work from home compared to residents of Mary Esther.
 Mary Esther, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2227
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 Mary Esther, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.1%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.8%0.5%
 Walk0.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock12.6%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Mary Esther, FLDestin, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.4%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock18.7%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.19.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock12.0%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.5.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock4.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.7.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock8.2%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.2%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.7.5%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for Mary Esther    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live. Close to the Gulf of Mexico. Only problem is Highway 98. It's way too congested during certain  More

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Over 19 years ago

Mary Esther is located right outside the main entrance to Hurlburt Field. It is centered approximately 4 miles from Fort Walton Beach to the East, and 4 miles from  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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