Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Mary Esther, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,836
Population
4,067
Renter Mix
32% Rent
Part fishing village, part military town, this panhandle community offers the best of the Gulf Coast lifestyle
Coastal
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Beach
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Suburban
Tucked along Florida's Emerald Coast between Hurlburt Field and Destin's sugar-white sands, Mary Esther offers a laid-back Gulf Coast lifestyle with surprising character. Miracle Strip Parkway connects residents to daily essentials, while Fort Walton Beach lies minutes east and Pensacola within easy reach west. Nearby Okaloosa Island makes fishing trips and beach outings regular rather than special occasions.
Mary Esther's rental market features cozy apartment communities and single-family homes, offering everything from ground-floor patios to spacious multi-bedroom layouts. The city attracts renters seeking coastal access without beachfront price tags. Named by its first postmaster after his daughters Mary and Esther, this small city maintains its personal, small-town character through tight-knit commercial corridors while providing proximity to some of the Florida Panhandle's most stunning coastline.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$73,993
Average: $97,854
Education
1,425
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,926
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Mary Esther has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Mary Esther, FL is $1,837 for one bedroom, $1,768 for two bedrooms, and $2,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Mary Esther has decreased by -7.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,837/month
703 Sq Ft
House
$2,076/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Mary Esther, FL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
494 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
413 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Emerald Coast Science Center
Airports
- Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
- Pensacola International
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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.