Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Valparaiso
Valparaiso, FL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,375
Population
4,961
Renter Mix
38% Rent
A tranquil suburban enclave offering prime access to the Gulf
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Valparaiso is a small suburban community, just minutes away from Destin and the Gulf of Mexico. Positioned just outside of Eglin Air Force Base, the city commonly known as “Val P” is a popular option for armed service personnel seeking off-base housing as well as civilian military employees and folks who work in support industries. Residents enjoy prime access to the white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast, with endless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and just lounging on the shore.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$69,469
Average: $94,277
Education
1,330
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,256
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Valparaiso has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
38%
Non-Renters
62%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Valparaiso, FL is $1,351 for one bedroom, and $1,496 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valparaiso has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,351/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,238/month
1,489 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,028/month
1,457 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Valparaiso, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
693 Students
Public
Grades PK & 6-8
365 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
693 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- 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.