Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
13%
Crestview
Crestview, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,281
Population
27,909
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Outdoor recreation abounds near this military town
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Crestview sits on the Florida Panhandle at the junction of three major highways, earning the nickname of the “Hub City” of Northwest Florida. Crestview is known for its convenience to multiple military installations, including Eglin Air Force Base, Duke Field Air Force Reserves Base, Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, and the U.S. Army Seventh Special Forces Group. Crestview’s close proximity to military installations has been the catalyst for recent growth, making Crestview one of Florida’s fastest growing cities. Despite rapid growth, Crestview has managed to maintain a small-town feel. Crestview’s historic downtown hosts an array of community events such as the Triple B: Blackwater, Bluegrass, and BBQ Cook-off, Old Spanish Trail Car Show, and the Fall Festival. The surrounding area’s natural amenities are ideal for outdoor recreation, with Blackwater River State Forest to the north, Emerald Coast beaches to the south, the Yellow River to the west, and the Shoal River to the east.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,191
Average: $78,237
Education
5,859
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
11,979
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Crestview has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Crestview, FL is $955 for a studio, $1,329 for one bedroom, $1,481 for two bedrooms, and $1,830 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Crestview has increased by 4.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,329/month
791 Sq Ft
House
$1,984/month
1,726 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,434/month
1,333 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
1,016 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
864 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
829 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
828 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
947 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,149 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
927 Students
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
Public
Grades K-12
553 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
79 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,315 Students
Okaloosa Online Non Franchised
Public
Grades K-12
553 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
79 Students
Okaloosa Virtual Instruction (Course Offerings)
Public
Grades 9-12
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Airports
- Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.