The Town FilesCrestview, Florida
City in Okaloosa County · population 27,134 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,900
- Household income
- $65,480
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 31.7
Crestview is a city of 27,134 people in Okaloosa County, Florida. The median home is worth $277,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks easier by car than 77% of Florida towns, better for families than 76% of Florida towns, better for young professionals than 75% of Florida towns.
How Crestview ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crestview is worth $277,900, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $65,480, which is more affordable than 61% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,366 a month. 61.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crestview | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,900 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,366 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $65,480 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 61.3% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 2000 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crestview
| People | Crestview | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.2% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 28.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.6% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.2% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 22.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.1% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Crestview
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 38.5°F. About 63.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 98 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 39 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crestview since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 4, 1995 about 1.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 54 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 10, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 10, 1988.
Severe weather in Okaloosa County since 1996
Okaloosa County has been included in 43 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2026 | Hurricane | DR-4955: Hurricane Isaias |
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3655: Hurricane Isaias |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County had 89,705 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,616 a year. Unemployment was 2.6% in 2023; in Crestview itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Crestview
16 public schools with 9,381 students, about 19.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 2,397 | 25.0 |
| DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 1,154 | 20.2 |
| RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 991 | 17.4 |
| ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 965 | 17.5 |
| SHOAL RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 895 | 19.9 |
| WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 848 | 16.3 |
| NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 840 | 17.9 |
| BOB SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 813 | 18.9 |
| SOUTHSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL | PK-2 | 267 | 11.6 |
| RICHBOURG SCHOOL | PK-12 | 68 | 5.2 |
| OKALOOSA YOUTH ACADEMY | 6-12 | 39 | — |
| OKALOOSA REGIONAL DETENTION | 5-12 | 33 | — |
Towns near Crestview
- Niceville, FL16.3 mi · 15,772 people · home $423,500
- Valparaiso, FL18.2 mi · 4,752 people · home $394,700
- Eglin AFB, FL19.9 mi · 3,006 people · home —
- Lake Lorraine, FL21.3 mi · 7,142 people · home $434,500
- Wright, FL21.3 mi · 26,277 people · home $306,100
- Ocean City, FL21.4 mi · 6,314 people · home $303,900
- Fort Walton Beach, FL22.5 mi · 20,922 people · home $321,800
- Mary Esther, FL23.7 mi · 3,982 people · home $298,900
Crestview questions
Is Crestview, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crestview scores better for retirees than 16% of Florida towns and quieter than 26%. 11.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.7).
How much does a house cost in Crestview?
The median owner-occupied home in Crestview is valued at $277,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,480, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,366 a month.
What is the weather like in Crestview?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 38.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Crestview get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crestview since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 4, 1995. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)