Okaloosa County, FL at a glance
Median household income
$81,998$6,833 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Okaloosa County, FL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Okaloosa County, FL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,362 | $16,344 | $54,480 | 19.9% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,581 | $18,972 | $63,240 | 23.1% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $1,785 | $21,420 | $71,400 | 26.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,448 | $29,376 | $97,920 | 35.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,979 | $35,748 | $119,160 | 43.6% |
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What a typical income covers in Okaloosa County, FL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $81,998 a year ($6,833 a month before tax).
What $81,998 leaves after Florida taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Florida tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Okaloosa County, FL: common questions
What is the median household income in Okaloosa County, FL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Okaloosa County, FL is $81,998 per year (approximately $6,833 per month).
What is the average rent in Okaloosa County, FL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,362 for a studio, $1,581 for one bedroom, $1,785 for two, $2,448 for three and $2,979 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Okaloosa County, FL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 97.0, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Okaloosa County, FL?
To keep a $1,785 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $71,400 a year, or $5,950 a month. That is 87% of what the typical household in Okaloosa County, FL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Okaloosa County, FL?
On the local median income of $81,998 ($6,833 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $3,417 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,050 for everything else and $1,367 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $1,785 takes 52% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Okaloosa County, FL?
Homes in Florida paid 15.1¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $136. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.