Santa Rosa Beach, Florida · ZIP 32459

Santa Rosa Beach — ZIP 32459

Santa Rosa Beach (32459) scores 74/100 — Good for Florida. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $857K.

Overall NeighborScore

B-Good

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index85/100

Avg math proficiency79%

Avg reading proficiency74%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index26/100

Typical home value$857K

Median rent$1,942/mo

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

$857K

Median Rent

$1,942/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 21 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

619

Violent Crime

145

Property Crime

474

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Walton 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
SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL	05–12	501	97%	89%
VAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	914	80%	69%
EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	872	76%	64%
DUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	KG–05	924	75%	72%
SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	1,127	66%	74%
BAY SCHOOL	PK–PK	130	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.

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

22,104

Median Income

$108K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

46.5 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 32459 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 32459 has a school score of 85/100. 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 32459 is approximately $857K. 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 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach has an overall NeighborScore of 74/100. 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.