Okaloosa County, Florida
Fort Walton Beach Real Estate and Local Guide
A year-round fishing and beach resort community on Santa Rosa Sound whose economy is anchored by tourism and neighboring military installations. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Fort Walton Beach best.
About the area
Living in Fort Walton Beach, FL
Anchored by Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field, headquarters of Air Force Special Operations Command.
The housing market
Homes in Fort Walton Beach
- About 59.7% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 66.1% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $296,000.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Fort Walton Beach home
Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
Marine park on Okaloosa Island opened in 1955 with dolphins, sea lions, and marine rescue programs
Indian Temple Mound Museum
City museum beside the Fort Walton Mound, a National Historic Landmark platform mound
Okaloosa Island
Barrier-island beach district on Santa Rosa Sound reached by the Brooks Bridge
John Beasley Park
Okaloosa County beach park on Okaloosa Island with pavilions and boardwalk beach access
Preston Hood Athletic Complex
City athletic complex with ball fields, a skate park, beach volleyball courts, and a walking path
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.