Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
25%
Shalimar
Shalimar, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$913
Population
641
Renter Mix
25% Rent
A quiet community nestled between Eglin and the beach
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Tucked along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay in Florida's Panhandle, Shalimar is a small town where sunsets over the inlet stop you mid-sentence. Sitting just outside Eglin Air Force Base and ten minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, this quiet community packs surprising coastal character into just one square mile. Boating and fishing are local pastimes, with the beach close enough to become part of any week. Nearby Fort Walton Beach expands dining and shopping options considerably, while Destin adds coastal recreation just a short drive east.
The rental landscape leans toward cozy single-family homes and smaller apartment communities, offering a low-key alternative to busier resort towns along the Emerald Coast. Renters seeking an off-the-beaten-path feel without sacrificing Gulf access will find this spot worth a closer look. Shalimar traces its roots to a World War I-era dye plant at Black Pointe, giving this bayfront town a layered history beneath its easygoing exterior.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,454
Average: $128,036
Education
322
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
328
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Shalimar has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
46%
Other Education
54%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Shalimar, FL is $913 for one bedroom, $1,250 for two bedrooms, and $1,350 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Shalimar has increased by 0.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$913/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,197/month
1,540 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
614 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
548 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
624 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Emerald Coast Science Center
- Henderson Beach State Park
Airports
- 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.