Question 1

Is 32548 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32548 in Fort Walton Beach has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Fort Walton Beach city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 32548 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 32548?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32548 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 32548. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 32548 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Fort Walton Beach. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 32548?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 32548 is approximately $340K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 32548 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 32548 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 32548 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32548 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Fort Walton Beach. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 32548 scores similarly to the middle tier of Fort Walton Beach neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Fort Walton Beach — ZIP 32548

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
ANNETTE P. EDWINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	—	—	—
FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	—	—	—
MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	—	—	—
NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET ACADEMIE	03–08	—	—	—
OKALOOSA VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	06–12	—	—	—
OKALOOSA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	—	—	—