Housing

Endless Living Options in Northwest Florida

Make your favorite vacation spot your permanent home in one of the hottest real estate markets in the U.S. Northwest Florida’s 15 counties offer everything from beachfront houses to historic neighborhoods to downtown living options that get you right next to the action. Whether you’re looking for homes for sale near Panama City or condos for rent in Pensacola, your dream of living on the beach is closer than you think on the Emerald Coast.

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4th Fastest growing real estate market (Pensacola) Aceable, 2021

17% Lower housing costs in Port St. Joe than U.S. average Area Vibes,2022

172 Historic buildings in the DeFuniak Springs (Walton County) Walton County Economic Development Alliance

#1 Best place to live in Bay County (Lynn Haven) Niche, 2022

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A Haven for Digital Nomads

Want to explore the many great cities up and down the Emerald Coast? Renting may be one of your best options. A 2021 LinkedIn study found that almost 35% of Pensacola job seekers were applying to work remotely. Organizations such as OUR Florida and Florida Housing Finance Corporation offer support and resources for renters, whether they’re looking for a long-term leasing agreement or are on their path to eventually own their own home.

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From Coastal Cities to Historic Neighborhoods

Northwest Florida’s housing market is one of the hottest in the U.S., so you’d be well-advised to jump in now. From coast-to-coast, housing costs in the region are generally lower than the national average. No matter if you choose to live in a small maritime city like Apalachicola on Florida’s Forgotten Coast or a historic community more inland like Lynn Haven, you’ll feel right at home amongst the other 1.1 milion people who enjoy life in Northwest Florida.

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Options for Every Lifestyle

From tiny houses to houseboats, mobile homes to trailers, Northwest Florida is favorable for any lifestyle. Many of these choices offer cost savings beyond the Emerald Coast’s already low housing prices, making the region a no-hassle option for the thousands of people moving to Florida every day.

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Northwest Florida’s communities each have a unique personality, but one commonality — they’re all friendly and welcoming places to call home.

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Centuries of multicultural history have led to the diverse communities that exist in Northwest Florida today.

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Get a sense of some of the most ideal places to live in Northwest Florida with a detailed look into our diverse communities.

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Opportunity Florida – Opportunity is Here Video

Florida’s Rural Area of Opportunity region in Northwest Florida, where your company may expand or locate a new facility using the region’s skilled labor coming from our workforce training pipeline that begins at the high school. Come visit our area that abounds with quality of place attributes. Opportunity Is Here — You Should Be Too!