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Housing in Okaloosa County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Okaloosa County averages $1,612/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Florida median of $1,669 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 33% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Okaloosa County FMR Area are $1,471 for a studio, $1,707 for 1‑bedroom, $1,928 for 2‑bedroom, $2,645 for 3‑bedroom, and $3,218 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $316 increase for a 2-bedroom in Okaloosa County shows a 20% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Okaloosa County was 3.1% in 2024, compared to Florida at 3.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
