Living in DeFuniak Springs, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in DeFuniak Springs. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 2,066
DeFuniak Springs at a Glance
Median Home Value
$136,300
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$769
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
4.7 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.6 per 1K
Walk Score
44/100
Car-Dependent
Median Income
$51,386
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 38
Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Score: 73.00
Population
2,066
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$136,300
Median Rent
$769
Median Income
$51,386
Affordability Index
187
Homeownership Rate
76.0%
Electricity Rate
12.1¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$109
52% below nat'l avg
34% below nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
4.7 per 1K
Property Crime
18.9 per 1K
31% above nat'l avg
Near nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.6 per 1K, Property crime 19 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
44/100
Transit Score
N/A
Bike Score
48/100
8% below nat'l avg
Car-Dependent
N/A
48
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
38 — Good
Climate Risk
Relatively Moderate
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
14.4%
Poverty Rate
17.8%
10% below nat'l avg
289% above nat'l avg
Schools
Total Schools
12
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High School
6
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