Walton County

A Great Place to Raise a Family

Are you the type of person that loves a good story? Walton County might be your place. Chock-full of historic buildings and adventures along the Choctawhatchee River, there’s always something notable to explore waiting just around the corner.

Walton is a great place to raise a family, too. The Walton School District prepares students for the next phase of life, with high state and national rankings. Live life in a region with reasonable costs, access to amenities and proximity to master planned communities along the Gulf Coast.

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#3 County school district in state of Florida for overall proficiency on state testing (2021-2022 School Year) Source

172 Historic buildings in Defuniak Springs Source

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Always Something to Come Home To

From tiny towns like Paxton to small cities like DeFuniak Springs, Walton County is never a crowded space. Take a stroll through the Victorian Era in DeFuniak Springs, a historic district which rests on the banks of a perfectly round spring-fed lake by the same name. If lazy, drifting waterways are more your speed, the Choctawhatchee River flows close to 140 miles southward into the bay, providing plenty of fish and plenty of opportunities for water recreation.

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Find Opportunity in a Growing Economy

Walton companies understand the region’s rich military heritage and value the broad knowledgebase in everything from aviation to manufacturing. Manufacturing and logistics industries have a strong presence in Walton County, Florida, with hundreds employed by companies like FedEx Ground. Military-focused ONVOI Global Services near the DeFuniak Springs Municipal Airport provides aviation support and maintenance services solutions to government and commercial clients.

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A Place You Can Be Proud of

Walton County is perfect for raising a family because of the region’s proximity to beaches while avoiding daily crowds. It also boasts a school district which consistently performs well against state standards. Freeport High School was selected as a Gold Medal high school by U.S. News & World Report, and offers 18 college-level AP courses including the AP Capstone program, as well as Career and Technical Education (CTE) programing, preparing students for careers in some of the region’s top industries. The district also partners with area colleges such as Emerald Coast Technical and Northwest Florida State College to bridge the gap to the workforce.

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