There are 7 independent living communities serving Shalimar, Florida. This includes 1 community in Shalimar and 6 nearby. The median cost / day for independent living in Florida is about $55, with costs ranging between $16 and $145 daily. On a per month basis, this equates to an average expenditure of $1,650, with costs ranging from around $467 up to $4,356. The median yearly cost is $19,800, which is below the nationwide average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Shalimar can range between $1,320 per month and $2,695 per month. The average cost is around $1,939 per month, or around $23,265 yearly.
Located in Okaloosa County, Shalimar is a small city in Florida. It is part of the Fort Walton Beach-Crestview-Destin metro area. While the surrounding statistical area is home to 163,154 residents, there are 9,997 living inside the city limits. About 35% of the local populace are 55 and over.
Shalimar has an excellent SeniorScore™ of 84. The city's average household income is $59,000 ($34,000 per person), in comparison to the average of $40,000 for the whole of Florida. The average housing price in Shalimar is $364,500, which is significantly more than the Florida average of $208,500. The city also has an average unemployment rate of around 5.83%.
Shalimar has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very temperate summers. The area receives very heavy levels of rain annually. Shalimar has better than average air quality in relation to similarly-sized cities.