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Santa Rosa Beach, FL

Santa Rosa Beach, FL is a popular getaway destination with beach and waterfront appeal and a lively local scene.

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Population
6,733
+3.30% YoY
Median rent
$1,833/mo
Median home
$495k
Sunny days/yr
248
School rating
8.3/10
Walk score
45/100

Demographics

Historic trends & YoY changes

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Diversity index: 61.1/100

Job market

Median income$71,027
Unemployment4.4%
Job growth (yoy)-0.9%

Top industries

TourismHealthcareAerospaceFinance

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Walk & schools

School Rating

8.3/10

Based on public school performance, graduation rates, and college readiness.

Walk score45/100
Transit score21/100
Bike score60/100

Walk, Transit & Bike scores out of 100 (higher = more accessible). School rating out of 10.

Climate

Sun days scaled ÷10 for readability.

Safety

Violent crime index2.2
Property crime index29.6

Lower is safer (US avg ≈ 22 violent / 35 property).

Cost of living

COL index120.3

100 = US national average. Above average.

Best time to visit

Prime months

Mar–Apr–May, Sep–Oct–Nov

Shoulder
Jun, Aug
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Jul–Aug (humidity)
Sun
Plenty of sun
Rain
Wet — pack layers

Summers average 91°F, winters 62°F. wet — pack layers; plenty of sun.

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