Yellow flag on scarsely filled white-sand beach.

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.

#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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