Crestview is the largest city and county seat of Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 27,134 at the 2020 census, up from 20,978 at the 2010 census. With an elevation of 236 feet (72 m) above sea level, it is one of the highest points in the state. Crestview is a principal city of the Crestview–Fort Walton Beach–Destin, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Official town website ↗

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

How Crestview ranks

All →

#90Fastest growing in FL #44Most new homes in FL #188Most affordable in FL All FL rankings →

Town numbers

ZIP code32536, 32539

Area code850

Living in Crestview

Housing in Crestview

$288K≈ same as a year ago Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Crestview home is worth about $288,000, about the same as a year ago, 23% below the Florida typical home.

A balanced market

Buyer’sBalancedSeller’s

Days on market62

Sale-to-list98.7%

Sold in May36

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Crestview

—

Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Crestview's police department reported only 2024 and 2025, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Crestview 1.5

Florida 2.5

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Crestview 5.5

Florida 10.8

U.S. 15.5

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Crestview

Full picture →

Most working residents leave Crestview for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Fort Walton Beach (12%), Wright (4%) and Niceville (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Fort Walton Beach

12%

Wright

Niceville

Destin

19%Work in townlive and work in Crestview 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 10,031Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Crestview →

Health in Crestview

Health Grade B

Healthier than 60% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 81% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Florida

9better than FL·6worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 11 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▲ 1▼ 3 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 1▲ 3▼ 3 close Mind 1▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

5.2%Fewer adults with heart diseaseFL 7.5% · better 6.7%Fewer adults who have had cancerFL 9.1% · better 19.7%More adults in frequent mental distressFL 15.8% · worse

Care nearby

North Okaloosa Medical CenterCrestview · 1.2 mi · ER

Crestview Health and Dental CenterCrestview · 1.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · part of Crestview

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Crestview · CMS · HRSAHealth in Crestview →

Natural hazards in Crestview

Very high

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.

🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes

5Does Crestview flood?paid flood claims since 1998 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Crestview

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Crestview →

Climate in Crestview

Full climate →

Crestview has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 92°, a January night drops to 39°, and snow is almost unheard of.

64° / 41°Winter

79° / 54°Spring

91° / 70°Summer

80° / 56°Fall

How much snow does Crestview get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 12, with the last in spring around Mar 21.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.5° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Crestview →

Schools in Crestview

All Crestview schools →

A⁻

School Grade A-

The public schools Crestview’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 77% of Florida’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#169Best public schoolsof 488 in FL

DistrictOKALOOSASchools16

Riverside Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1,032 students Antioch Elementary School A-Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 931 students Walker Elementary School BElementary · Grades PK–5 · 875 students Northwood Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 814 students Bob Sikes Elementary School B+Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 794 students Southside Primary SchoolElementary · Grades PK–2 · 260 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within FL. Ratings are from neighbors.