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Crestview Florida Real Estate
Crestview Florida Real Estate

 

Crestview, Florida Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 14,766. Estimated population in July 2005: 17,707 (+19.9% change)
Males: 7,132 (48.3%), Females: 7,634 (51.7%)

Okaloosa County

Zip codes: 32536, 32539.

Median resident age: 33.1 years
Median household income: $33,122 (year 2000)
Median house value: $79,800 (year 2000)

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Races in Crestview:

  • White Non-Hispanic (73.0%)
  • Black (18.4%)
  • Hispanic (3.3%)
  • Two or more races (2.6%)
  • Other race (1.2%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
  • Filipino (1.1%)

Ancestries: United States (14.4%), German (11.1%), Irish (8.9%), English (8.6%), Italian (4.4%), Scottish (2.0%).

Elevation: 236 feet

Land area: 12.8 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Crestview

  • High school or higher: 78.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 6.5%
  • Mean travel time to work: 27.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Crestview city

  • Never married: 23.7%
  • Now married: 55.9%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 6.9%
  • Divorced: 11.1%

5.1% Foreign born (2.0% Asia, 1.9% Europe, 0.9% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +4,548 (+44.5%).

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pensacola, FL (48.9 miles , pop. 56,255).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Montgomery, AL (113.0 miles , pop. 201,568).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (609.2 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Laurel Hill, FL (16.6 miles ), Niceville, FL (17.9 miles ), Valparaiso, FL (17.9 miles ), Eglin AFB, FL (20.6 miles ), Shalimar, FL (21.4 miles ), Lake Lorraine, FL (21.6 miles ), Wright, FL (21.7 miles ), Ocean City, FL (21.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1996: 252 buildings, average cost: $60,700
  • 1997: 231 buildings, average cost: $65,400
  • 1998: 316 buildings, average cost: $71,500
  • 1999: 191 buildings, average cost: $73,300
  • 2000: 102 buildings, average cost: $78,900
  • 2001: 151 buildings, average cost: $84,200
  • 2002: 226 buildings, average cost: $81,800
  • 2003: 346 buildings, average cost: $82,000
  • 2004: 379 buildings, average cost: $102,700
  • 2005: 427 buildings, average cost: $102,700

Latitude: 30.75 N, Longitude: 86.57 W

Area code: 850

Crestview, Florida business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (16.2%), Retail trade (14.8%), Public administration (13.3%), Arts,entertainment,recreation,accommodation and food services (12.8%), Professional,scientific,management,administrative,and waste management services (10.1%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: +1,011 (+6.8%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,835 (30.1%)

Crime in Crestview by Year

Type 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Murders 1 0 0 0 1
    per 100,000 6.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 6.8
Rapes 9 9 11 3 1
    per 100,000 61.0 61.0 74.5 20.3 6.8
Robberies 18 19 14 15 16
    per 100,000 121.9 128.7 94.8 101.6 108.4
Assaults 65 67 43 42 67
    per 100,000 440.2 453.7 291.2 284.4 453.7
Burglaries 97 103 72 124 231
    per 100,000 656.9 697.5 487.6 839.8 1564.4
Thefts 477 460 433 439 552
    per 100,000 3230.4 3115.3 2932.4 2973.0 3738.3
Auto thefts 19 14 26 18 37
    per 100,000 128.7 94.8 176.1 121.9 250.6
Crime Index: (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 327.2) 341.3 334.8 282.0 282.9 411.8

Average climate in Crestview, Florida

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Crestview-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Florida state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/25/1964, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.3 miles away from the Crestview city center injured 4 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 12/10/1967, a category 3 tornado 27.7 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Tom Hammonds Jr. - College basketball player (East Carolina Pirates).

Hospital/medical center in Crestview:

  • NORTH OKALOOSA MEDICAL CENTER (151 REDSTONE AVENUE SOUTHEAST)
Other hospitals/medical centers near Crestview:
  • TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; NICEVILLE, FL)
  • FORT WALTON BEACH MEDICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL)
  • GULF COAST TREATMENT CENTER (about 24 miles; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL)

Political contributions by individuals in Crestview, FL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Crestview:

  • HURLBURT FIELD (about 25 miles; MARY ESTHER, FL; ID: HRT)
  • PENSACOLA REGIONAL (about 47 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; ID: PNS)
  • PANAMA CITY-BAY CO INTL (about 74 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; ID: PFN)

Other public-use airports nearest to Crestview:

  • BOB SIKES (about 4 miles; CRESTVIEW, FL; ID: CEW)
  • EGLIN AF AUX NR 3 DUKE (about 9 miles; VALPARAISO, FL; ID: EGI)
  • DESTIN-FORT WALTON BEACH (about 26 miles; DESTIN, FL; ID: DTS)

Amtrak station:
CRESTVIEW (101 N. MAIN ST.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, call for taxi service.

Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Local Libraries 8 $10,966 $16,449 0 $0
Health 0 $0   3 $4,619
Sewerage 4 $7,082 $21,246 0 $0
Parks and Recreation 9 $17,291 $23,054 0 $0
Water Supply 5 $10,483 $25,159 0 $0
Fire - Other 0 $0   4 $6,710
Firefighters 24 $59,406 $29,703 0 $0
Police - Other 10 $19,616 $23,539 0 $0
Other Government Administration 22 $52,953 $28,883 0 $0
Police Protection - Officers 32 $83,699 $31,387 3 $4,748
Financial Administration 3 $8,557 $34,228 0 $0
Other and Unallocable 4 $8,681 $26,043 0 $0
Streets and Highways 25 $38,577 $18,516 0 $0
Totals for Government 146 $317,311 $26,080 10 $16,077

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Crestview:

  • OKALOOSA-WALTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 20 miles; NICEVILLE, FL; Full-time enrollment: 3,374)
  • PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 47 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; FT enrollment: 6,036)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST FLORIDA (about 48 miles; PENSACOLA, FL; FT enrollment: 6,282)
  • GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 76 miles; PANAMA CITY, FL; FT enrollment: 3,140)
  • JAMES H FAULKNER STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 83 miles; BAY MINETTE, AL; FT enrollment: 2,050)
  • TROY STATE UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 85 miles; TROY, AL; FT enrollment: 9,143)
  • GEORGE C WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-DOTHAN (about 88 miles; DOTHAN, AL; FT enrollment: 2,703)
Public high schools in Crestview:
  • CRESTVIEW SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,892; Location: 1250 N FERDON BOULEVARD; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • CRESTVIEW VOCATIONAL-TECHNICAL CENTER (Students: 88; Location: 1250 N FERDON BOULEVARD; Grades: 07 - 12)
Private high school in Crestview:
  • TALL PINES ACADEMY (Students: 307; Location: P.O. BOX 878 100 DUGGAN AVE.; Grades: PK - 12)
Biggest public primary/middle schools in Crestview:
  • DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 883; Location: 6261 OLD BETHEL ROAD; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • ANTIOCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 764; Location: 4700 WHITEHURST LANE; Grades: PK - 05)
  • LANCE C. RICHBOURG MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 729; Location: 500 ALABAMA AVENUE; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • WALKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 637; Location: 2988 STILLWELL BOULEVARD; Grades: PK - 05)
  • SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 575; Location: 650 S PEARL STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
  • BOB SIKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 567; Location: 425 ADAMS DRIVE; Grades: PK - 05)
  • NORTHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 544; Location: 501 4TH AVENUE NW; Grades: PK - 05)
  • GULF COAST YOUTH ACADEMY (Students: 103; Location: 4448 STRAIGHT LINE ROAD; Grades: 06 - 12)
  • OKALOOSA YOUTH ACADEMY (Students: 101; Location: 4448 STRAIGHT LINE ROAD; Grades: 06 - 12)
  • OKALOOSA REGIONAL DETENTION (Students: 72; Location: 4448 STRAIGHT LINE ROAD; Grades: 06 - 12)
Private primary/middle school in Crestview:
  • MONTESSORI CHILDREN'S HOUSE (Students: 41; Location: 1374 E. CHESTNUT AVE; Grades: PK - 1)

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Crestview compared to Florida state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
Strongest AM radio stations in Crestview:
  • WJSB (1050 AM; 5 kW; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WEBY (1330 AM; 25 kW; MILTON, FL; Owner: SPINNAKER LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WASG (550 AM; 25 kW; ATMORE, AL; Owner: 550 AM, INC)
  • WZEP (1460 AM; 10 kW; DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: WALTON COUNTY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBZR (1120 AM; daytime; 2 kW; DESTIN, FL; Owner: DESTINY COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WGTX (1280 AM; 5 kW; DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL)
  • WFTW (1260 AM; 3 kW; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WNVY (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; CANTONMENT, FL; Owner: 1090-AM INC.)
  • WFSH (1340 AM; 1 kW; VALPARAISO-NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: BAYOU COMMUNICATIONS, INC)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDLT (660 AM; 10 kW; FAIRHOPE, AL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WRNE (980 AM; 3 kW; GULF BREEZE, FL; Owner: MEDIA ONE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
Strongest FM radio stations in Crestview:
  • WAAZ-FM (104.7 FM; CRESTVIEW, FL; Owner: CRESTVIEW BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZNS (96.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTKE (98.1 FM; HOLT, FL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTJT (90.1 FM; BAKER, FL; Owner: OKALOOSA PUBLIC RADIO, INC.)
  • WKSM (99.5 FM; FORT WALTON BEACH, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTKX-FM (101.5 FM; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WXBM-FM (102.7 FM; MILTON, FL; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNCV (100.3 FM; NICEVILLE, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WMXZ (103.1 FM; DE FUNIAK SPRINGS, FL; Owner: QANTUM OF FORT WALTON BEACH LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WYZB (105.5 FM; MARY ESTHER, FL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
TV broadcast stations around Crestview:
  • WSRE (Channel 23; PENSACOLA, FL; Owner: DST .BD. OF TRUSTEES PENSACOLA JR. COLLEGE)
  • W69DH (Channel 69; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD & LISA GOETZ)
  • WTVY (Channel 4; DOTHAN, AL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • W26BV (Channel 26; PANAMA CITY, FL; Owner: RICHARD C. & LISA A. GOETZ)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 
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