Median Age
56 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 23% of Residents
Under 20
15%
Over 65
29%
Inlet Beach, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,731
Population
496
Renter Mix
18% Rent
A tranquil beachfront community in South Walton
Coastal
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Scenic
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Peaceful
Inlet Beach is a small coastal town at the eastern tip of the Florida Panhandle, where the sugar-white sands of South Walton County meet the clear, emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Positioned along Scenic Highway 30A, it sits between the laid-back beach communities of Rosemary Beach and Panama City Beach, giving residents a quieter pace without sacrificing access to the broader Gulf Coast corridor. The town draws a strong tourism economy, which shapes the local rental market, with a wide mix of beach cottages, townhomes, and upscale apartment communities catering to both short-term visitors and long-term residents. Renters looking for something more permanent will find single-family homes and smaller residential communities tucked slightly inland, offering a calmer alternative to the beachfront activity. Northwest Florida State College is a short drive away in Niceville, adding an educational anchor to the wider region. Inlet Beach itself is compact and walkable near its core, with the 30Avenue mixed-use development serving as a central gathering point for dining and local shops. The overall atmosphere is relaxed and coastal, shaped by warm weather nearly year-round, and a scale that feels distinctly unhurried compared to larger Panhandle destinations.
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Inlet Beach, FL is $1,731 for one bedroom, $2,329 for two bedrooms, and $2,704 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Inlet Beach has decreased by -3.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,731/month
814 Sq Ft
House
$4,260/month
1,862 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Inlet Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
Scores provided by
Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Deer Lake State Park
- Point Washington State Forest
- Eden Gardens State Park
- Grayton Beach State Park
- Camp Helen 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 June 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.