Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
21%
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,653
Population
29,042
Renter Mix
21% Rent
A classic beach town that appeals to all
Historic
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Beach
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Coastal
Santa Rosa Beach is a classic beach town and a premier destination for family-friendly vacations. Appealing to full-time residents and vacationers alike, Santa Rosa offers boutique shopping, local restaurants, beautiful landscapes, and outdoor recreational opportunities. With a great outdoor patio, try Great Southern Café for classic southern fare with a modern twist. Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico since 1987, Bud & Alley’s Waterfront Restaurant has gorgeous beach views, serving top-notch seafood classics.
Residents enjoy golfing at the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club, hiking and biking through the nature trails of Point Washington State Forest, and enjoying some beach time at Grayton Beach State Park. Spreading over 2,000 acres, you can swim in the ocean, put your boat in on the ramp, hike or bike on the trails, and camp at designated sites. Find your perfect apartment for rent in Santa Rosa Beach to enjoy this classic beach town with irreplaceable amenities, charm, and waterfront views.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,593
Average: $113,740
Education
12,312
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
14,766
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Santa Rosa Beach has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $1,480 for a studio, $1,656 for one bedroom, $2,091 for two bedrooms, and $2,438 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Santa Rosa Beach has decreased by -3.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,656/month
768 Sq Ft
House
$3,926/month
2,028 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,050/month
697 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,999/month
1,563 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Santa Rosa Beach, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
911 Students
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
844 Students
Public
Grades K-12
593 Students
Public
Grades K-12
593 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
910 Students
Public
Grades K-12
593 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,017 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Camp Helen State Park
- Grayton Beach State Park
- Eden Gardens State Park
- Point Washington State Forest
- Deer Lake 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.