The Town FilesWalton County, Florida
82,948 people. The median home is worth $425,100 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $81,986.
Towns in Walton County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miramar Beach | 8,002 | $733,000 | $103,250 | 59.5 |
| DeFuniak Springs | 5,919 | $201,400 | $54,512 | 31.6 |
| Freeport | 5,861 | $407,800 | $91,985 | 36.9 |
People and housing
| Walton County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $425,100 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,741 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $81,986 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 43.9 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.0% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.5% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
34,785 jobs in 2024, average pay $56,144 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 780 storm events in Walton County from 1996 to 2026, with 42 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Walton County has been included in 44 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).