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Valparaiso, FL

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A tranquil suburban enclave offering prime access to the Gulf

Suburb Military Beach Coastal Boating Fishing Nature Outdoors Tourism

Valparaiso is a small suburban community, just minutes away from Destin and the Gulf of Mexico. Positioned just outside of Eglin Air Force Base, the city commonly known as “Val P” is a popular option for armed service personnel seeking off-base housing as well as civilian military employees and folks who work in support industries. Residents enjoy prime access to the white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast, with endless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and just lounging on the shore.

Rent Trends

As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Valparaiso, FL is $1,622 for one bedroom, and $2,025 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Valparaiso has increased by 26.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,622/month
725 Sq Ft
House
$2,353/month
1,542 Sq Ft
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Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Addie R. Lewis School

Public

Grades PK-8

693 Students

8
out of 10

Okaloosa Stemm Center

Public

Grades PK & 6-8

365 Students

10
out of 10

Addie R. Lewis School

Public

Grades PK-8

693 Students

8
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
  • Emerald Coast Science Center
  • Henderson Beach State Park

Airports

  • Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.