Fort Walton Beach, Florida · ZIP 32548

Fort Walton Beach — ZIP 32548

Fort Walton Beach (32548) scores 85/100 — Excellent for Fort Walton Beach. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $342K.

Overall NeighborScore

A-Excellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share36%

Property crime share64%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index74/100

Avg math proficiency60%

Avg reading proficiency59%

Schools nearby7

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index50/100

Typical home value$342K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$342K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 22 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

272

Violent Crime

Property Crime

215

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Okaloosa County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
NORTHWEST FLORIDA BALLET ACADEMIE	03–08	134	87%	87%
OKALOOSA VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION PROGRAM	KG–12	No current enrollment	75%	75%
FORT WALTON BEACH HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,550	57%	57%
ELLIOTT POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	583	48%	57%
MAX BRUNER JUNIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	677	47%	42%
ANNETTE P. EDWINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	490	47%	37%
OKALOOSA VIRTUAL FRANCHISE	06–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

23,209

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

40.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 32548 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 32548 has a school score of 74/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 32548 is approximately $342K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 32548 in Fort Walton Beach has an overall NeighborScore of 85/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.