Livability Score

79
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Big Kahuna's
Water Park
Big Kahuna's
Theme Park
The Track
Attraction
Dockside Watersports
Attraction
Destin History & Fishing Museum
Museum
AMC Theateres
Cinema
Food and Drink (14) F
Shake's
Sweets
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
Bar
ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dippin' Dots Destin
Sweets
Whataburger
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
McGuire's Irish Pub
Bar
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Dave's Dogs
Fast Food
Godiva Chocolates
Sweets
Sonic
Fast Food
Bruster's Real Ice Cream
Sweets
Papa John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Winn-Dixie
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Publix
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (23) F
Kell Aire Nature Walk
Park
Kell Aire Park
Park
Dewey Destin Park
Park
Main Street Park
Park
Henderson Beach Playground
Playground
Henderson Beach State Park
Park
Joe's Bayou Recreation Area
Park
Mattie Kelly Park
Park
Dalton G. Threadgill Park
Park
Splash Pad
Playground
Clement Taylor Park
Park
Captain Leonard Destin Park
Park
Destin Commons Playground and Fountains
Playground
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Park
Shops (14) F
Alvin's Island
Gift Shop
Surf-Style
Clothing
Target
Department Store
Old Time Pottery
Houseware
Bliss Salon
Hairdresser
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Marshalls
Department Store
HomeGoods
Interior Decoration
Beach Zone
Clothing
Alvin's Island
Gift Shop
Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation
Mall
AT&T
Electronics
HarborWalk Marina
Convenience Store
Barnes & Noble
Books
Belk
Department Store
REEDS Jewelers - Destin Commons
Fashion
Williams-Sonoma
Houseware
Sephora
Beauty
Best Buy
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Rooms To Go
Furniture
Hank's & More Fine Furniture
Furniture
Ethan Allen
Furniture
La Place USA Furniture Outlet
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Destin.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.7% F
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cost of living C-

The cost of living in Destin is 122/100 - which is 25% higher than Florida.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime A+

Destin crime rates are 759 per 100k, which is 58% lower than Florida
Property Crime
651 crimes per 100k A+
Violent Crime
108 crimes per 100k A+
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employment A+

The median income in Destin is $81,468 - which is 67% higher than Florida.
Med. Household Income
$81,468 A-
Unemployment Rate
1.7% A+
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (5)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. D-
Destin Fire Station 9
Fire Station
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office - Destin Substation
Police
Destin Fire Station 10
Fire Station
Destin Vein Center
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A+
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housing A+

Destin home prices are $346,000 - which is 107% higher than Florida
Home Price
$346,000 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
4.2x (home price to income ratio) D-
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schools A+

The Destin graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
School Test Scores
79% A-
High School Grad. Rates
93% A+
Elementary Schools (2) F
Destin Elementary School
Destin Middle School
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Destin has an overall rating of 90% from 24 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (23)
From AreaVibes A+
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Destin, Florida: A Heavenly Place to Reside 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) My town of Destin, Florida is an absolutely incredible place to live. The atmosphere of this place is heavenly. With a population of less than 15,000, even when tourists flock here, it still manages to keep a small-town vibe.

Living in Destin, Florida gives you a chance to lit ...Read More erally live out a seaside dream. If you aren’t working, just take a chair and go a few miles (if even that far) to the beach and have a relaxing time. There are multiple options for housing as well. You can choose to rent or buy and will be able to find something that fits your budget.

The best areas in Destin, Florida are of course the beach areas. The sand is white and the water is clear. The crime rate overall here is also lower than many other beach areas. There is just so much good here, that I can’t describe it all. From dining out to shopping for the perfect gift or even if you want to take a deep sea fishing trip. All of it can happen here in Destin, Florida. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Destin? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Kell Aire Nature Walk
      Kell Aire Park
      Dewey Destin Park
      Main Street Park
      Henderson Beach Playground
      Henderson Beach State Park
      Joe's Bayou Recreation Area
      Mattie Kelly Park

      Entertainment

      Big Kahuna's
      Big Kahuna's
      The Track
      Dockside Watersports
      Destin History & Fishing Museum
      AMC Theateres

      Food & Drink

      Shake's
      Nothing Bundt Cakes
      McDonald's
      Krispy Kreme
      Burger King
      Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
      ABC Fine Wine & Spirits
      Taco Bell

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Destin? Of all people who commute, 0.7% take public transportation in Destin.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      C- Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Destin? The cost of living in Destin is 122/100 - which is 25% higher than Florida.
      Destin
      122

      22% more expensive than average

      Florida
      98

      2% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Destin? Destin crime rates are 759, which are 58% lower than Florida
      Total Crime
      759 per 100k people

      67% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 132

      67% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -15%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Destin? The median income in Destin is $81,468 which is 67% higher than Florida.
      Median household income
      $81,46847% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,90967% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      2%

      63% lower than the US average

      B- Health & Safety

      Is Destin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Destin home prices? Destin home prices are $346,000 - which is 107% higher than Florida
      Median home value
      $346,00087% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,58767% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Destin have good schools? The Destin graduation rate is 93% - which is 12% higher than Florida
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      79%

      64% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      22:1

      37% higher than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Destin a good place to live? Destin has an overall rating of 90% from 24 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      90%

      24 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      89%

      23 total surveys

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