Destin, FL 32541 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Destin, FL—32541

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$622,000

0.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$93,000

19.8% YoY Growth

Days on Market

10.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.0%

Median Rent

$2,680

2.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,600

6.6% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$2,000

8.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,700

4.3% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Destin, FL

As of May '26, the median home price in Destin, FL is $622,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.6%. This indicates that home prices in Destin, FL are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.0%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$622,000	-0.6%
Single Family	$663,000	0.9%
Condos	$593,000	0.0%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Destin, FL

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Destin, FL is $2,810, with a year-over-year rent change of -2.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Destin, FL is studios: $2,000, 1-bedrooms: $1,560, 2-bedrooms: $2,180, 3-bedrooms: $2,920, 4-bedrooms: $4,110. The most common rental property sizes in Destin, FL are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 45.4% and 22.6% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,680	$2,810
Studio Rent	$1,550	$2,000
1 Bed Rent	$1,600	$1,560
2 Bed Rent	$2,000	$2,180
3 Bed Rent	$2,700	$2,920
4 Bed Rent	$3,800	$4,110

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

4.1%

1 Bedroom

22.6%

2 Bedrooms

45.4%

3 Bedrooms

22.3%

4 Bedrooms

5.6%

Property Listings — Destin, FL

As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Destin, FL is 78. This is a decrease of -10.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 24.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$655,000	0.0%
Listing Count	797	-12.0%
Listings as % of Homes	3.7%	-12.0%
Days on Market	78	-10.0%

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Demographics — Destin, FL

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Destin, FL has a population of 18,600, which has decreased by -1.5% over the past 5 years. Destin, FL is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 19.1% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 47.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 16.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	18,600	-1.5%
% Under 18	19.1%	6.1%
% Seniors	18.7%	9.4%
% WFH	16.8%	90.9%
% w/ College Degree	47.7%	10.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Destin, FL is a predominantly white area, with 80.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Destin, FL is hispanic, making up 7.4% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.5% of the population in Destin, FL, and this percentage has increased by 32.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	80.7%	-4.8%
% Black	3.1%	0.0%
% Hispanic	7.4%	-11.9%
% Asian	1.8%	-25.0%
% Foreign Born	13.5%	32.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Destin, FL

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 613 mortgage originations in Destin, FL, of which 85.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 20.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Destin, FL. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	613
% Conventional Loans	85.0%
% Government Loans	15.0%
% Investor Loans	9.0%
% Second Loans	28.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Destin, FL

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Destin, FL under the Section 8 program is 0.1%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Destin, FL, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	1
Total Units Section 8	1
% Rentals under Section 8	0.1%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$300	$1,600	$1,900
2 Bedroom	$140	$2,000	$2,140
3 Bedroom	$270	$2,700	$2,970
4 Bedroom	-$210	$3,800	$3,590

Destin, FL—32541

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Destin, FL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Destin, FL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Destin, FL

Demographics — Destin, FL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Destin, FL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Destin, FL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Destin, FL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Destin, FL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	7.5
Median Home Price	$622,000
Median Household Income	$93,000

Destin, FL—32541

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Destin, FL

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Destin, FL

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Destin, FL

Demographics — Destin, FL

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Destin, FL

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Destin, FL

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Destin, FL

Home Price to Income Ratio

Destin, FL — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Shalimar, FL

Eglin AFB, FL

Dana Point, FL

Miramar Beach, FL

Fort Walton Beach, FL

Frequently Asked Questions

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