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U.S. ZIP Code · FL32459

Walton County · Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL

Typical home value

$862,793[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-3.6%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+6.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+203.7%
vs metro
+164.1%
vs state
+148.8%
ZIP 32459 location in FL
Location of ZIP 32459 in FL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 32459 is worth $862,793 — 164.1% above the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,991 a month — a 2.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,991[2]
Gross yield
2.8%[2]
Cap rate
1.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,247[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Walton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Relatively Low
Drought
Very Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively High
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
23,522[3]
Median household income
$107,821[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Walton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,070[5]
Moved in
3,980
Moved out
2,910

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
2
  • SOUTH WALTON HIGH SCHOOL

    High · Grades 9–12 · WALTON

    1,112 students

  • VAN R. BUTLER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · WALTON

    950 students

  • DUNE LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · WALTON

    919 students

  • EMERALD COAST MIDDLE SCHOOL

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · WALTON

    872 students

  • SEASIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

    High · Grades 5–12 · WALTON

    440 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield2.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.7%
Annual rent$23,892

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,363
Loan principal$690,235
Down payment$172,559
Total interest paid$880,356

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio2.73
Monthly cost to own$5,434
Monthly rent$1,991

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
41st percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
24th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 32459?
The typical home in 32459 is worth $862,793, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 32459?
Home values in 32459 are down 3.6% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 32459?
A typical home in 32459 rents for about $1,991 a month, a gross rental yield of 2.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 32459?
The effective property tax rate in 32459 is 0.5% — roughly $4,247 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 32459?
ZIP code 32459 has a population of 23,522 and a median household income of $107,821.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Miramar Beach CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $649,771
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Destin, FL

    Typical home
    $614,692
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Niceville, FL

    Typical home
    $434,738
    Gross yield
    5.8%
  • Freeport, FL

    Typical home
    $395,889
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Lake Lorraine CDP, FL

    Typical home
    $385,023
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • FL

    Typical home
    $1,370,952
    Gross yield
    2.8%

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