Walton County, Florida
95,375 parcels. Parcel data edition 2026-10-26.
Who owns the land
| Measure | County | Of what | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-state owners | 33.7% | 31,589 of 93,750 parcels with a known mailing state | 14.1% | 1 of 63 |
| Absentee owners | 58.8% | Estimated from 46,183 in-state parcels whose addresses could be compared, plus out-of-state owners | 38.9% | 8 of 58 |
| Vacant lots | 29.4% | 28,014 of 95,375 parcels in all | 19.1% | 34 of 67 |
| Inherited (estate or heirs) | 1.4% | 1,343 of 95,375 parcels with an owner name | 0.5% | 11 of 67 |
| Owned by individuals | 71.5% | 68,190 of 95,375 parcels with an owner name | 80.5% | 65 of 67 |
| Publicly owned | 1.5% | 1,439 of 95,375 parcels with an owner name | 2.7% | 59 of 67 |
Where out-of-state owners live
By the owner's mailing address, for the 31,589 out-of-state parcels.
| Mailing state | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 5,568 | 17.6% |
| Alabama | 4,548 | 14.4% |
| Tennessee | 3,846 | 12.2% |
| Texas | 3,453 | 10.9% |
| Louisiana | 2,215 | 7.0% |
| Kentucky | 1,033 | 3.3% |
| Ohio | 883 | 2.8% |
| Missouri | 756 | 2.4% |
| Illinois | 734 | 2.3% |
| Mississippi | 718 | 2.3% |
| 43 other states and territories | 7,692 | 24.4% |
| US military mail (APO/FPO) | 39 | 0.1% |
| Outside the US, or an unrecognized code | 104 | 0.3% |
Housing context
| Measure | County | Florida | Rank in state (highest first) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair market rent, 2 bedrooms | $1,364/month | $1,471/month (median county) | 37 of 67 |
| Fair market rent, change over 5 years | +41.2% | +49.3% (median county) | 52 of 67 |
| Median home value (owners' estimate) | $425,100 | $276,000 (median county) | 7 of 67 |
| Price-to-rent (home value / a year of rent) | 26.0 | 15.3 (median county) | 2 of 67 |
| Housing units, 2020 to 2025 | +21.6% | +9.0% | 5 of 67 |
Rent: HUD FMR (FY26); HUD sets one rent for a whole metro area. Rent change: HUD FMR, FY2021 to FY2026. Home value: Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average; price-to-rent divides it by twelve months of the HUD rent above. Housing units: Census Housing Unit Estimates (vintage 2025).
Compared with neighboring counties
| County | Out-of-state owners | Absentee owners | Vacant lots | Inherited (estate or heirs) | Owned by individuals | Publicly owned | 2BR rent | Rent change, 5 yrs | Price-to-rent | Housing units 2020-25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walton County | 33.7% | 58.8% | 29.4% | 1.4% | 71.5% | 1.5% | $1,364 | +41.2% | 26.0 | +21.6% |
| Bay County | 24.8% | 54.4% | 22.4% | 0.5% | 74.4% | 1.6% | $1,682 | +54.6% | 15.4 | +11.5% |
| Holmes County | 11.5% | 43.5% | 46.6% | 1.9% | 86.2% | 2.7% | $1,078 | +46.9% | 8.5 | +1.0% |
| Okaloosa County | 18.1% | 43.1% | 13.3% | 0.6% | 77.5% | 1.7% | $1,785 | +52.8% | 16.4 | +7.1% |
| Washington County | 19.7% | no data | 75.2% | 0.1% | 60.8% | 1.7% | $1,017 | +38.6% | 14.0 | +6.2% |
Also borders, in states not covered yet: Covington County, AL, Geneva County, AL.