Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
29%
Inlet Beach
Inlet Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,799
Population
496
Renter Mix
18% Rent
A tranquil beachfront community in South Walton
Coastal
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Scenic
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Peaceful
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Tropical
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Charming
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Located just east of Rosemary Beach, Inlet Beach is a charming coastal community with the largest beach access point in all of South Walton. Inlet Beach is revered for its Old-Florida cottages and modern beach villas, providing residents with a variety of rental opportunities.
Inlet Beach’s laid-back vibe is part of its allure, offering a tranquil home environment within walking distance of beautiful beaches. In addition to waterfront activities like swimming and sunbathing, residents enjoy hiking and fishing at Camp Helen State Park. U.S. Highway 98 connects Inlet Beach to the rest of the Emerald Coast and beyond.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,113
Average: $127,303
Education
299
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
136
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Inlet Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
58%
Other Education
42%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Inlet Beach, FL is $1,785 for one bedroom, $2,144 for two bedrooms, and $2,899 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Inlet Beach has decreased by -5.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,785/month
814 Sq Ft
House
$4,266/month
2,046 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,710/month
1,626 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Deer Lake State Park
- Point Washington State Forest
- Grayton Beach State Park
- Eden Gardens State Park
Airports
- Northwest Florida Beaches International
- Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
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Methodology
† 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.