A town of 28,773, settled in 1883. A typical home worth about $288K.
The 3 things Crestview does most differently from other towns.
20,978 people in 2010; 28,773 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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The typical Crestview home is worth about $288,000, about the same as a year ago, 23% below the Florida typical home.
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.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Elementary School | PK–5 | 1,032 | B+ |
| Antioch Elementary School | PK–5 | 931 | A− |
| Walker Elementary School | PK–5 | 875 | B |
| Northwood Elementary School | PK–5 | 814 | B+ |
| Bob Sikes Elementary School | PK–5 | 794 | B+ |
| Southside Primary School | PK–2 | 260 | Not graded |
14 miles of trails across 7 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Twin Hills Park | 1.9 mi | 42 |
| 2. Old Spanish Trail Park | 1.2 mi | 32 |
| 3. Allen Park | 0.3 mi | 6 |
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 86% of U.S. communities.
Crestview beats the Florida average on 9 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Crestview | FL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults with heart disease | 5.2% | 7.5% |
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 6.7% | 9.1% |
| More adults in frequent mental distress | 19.7% | 15.8% |
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.
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.
Crestview's reported crime rate is below Florida's. Most reported incidents are property crimes, mainly thefts. 47 violent crimes were reported in 2025.
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 1 places on the National Register.
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4 notable people were born in Crestview.
City in Florida, United States
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.
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