There are 7 independent living communities serving Destin, Florida. This includes 1 community in Destin and 6 nearby. Independent living costs in Florida range from around $16 up to $145 per day, with an average cost running about $55. The per month cost averages around $1,650 and ranges between $467 and $4,356. Yearly, the median cost is around $19,800, which is below the national average of $23,100.
Independent living costs in Destin, FL can range from around $1,320 per month to $2,695 per month, with a median cost of around $1,939 per month. This equates to a yearly cost of about $23,265.
Located within Okaloosa County, Destin is a small city in Florida. It is part of the Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin metropolitan statistical area. It has a population of 15,565, with 163,154 inhabitants in the surrounding statistical area. The senior community composes around 29% of the overall population.
Destin has a good SeniorScore™ of 77. The city's mean household income is $65,000 ($40,000 on a per capita basis), vs an average of $40,000 for the state of Florida. The mean home price in Destin is $207,000, which is less than the Florida average of $208,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of approximately 5.54%.
Destin has ideal mean temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area receives very high levels of rainfall each year. In comparison to other cities, Destin has good air quality ratings.