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Ft. Walton Beach Florida

Fort Walton Beach, stretching along the Gulf of Mexico, offers 24 miles of pristine white-sand beaches. The waters here get their trademark emerald-green color by reflecting sunlight back up through the surf. This sand remains remarkably cool even in the heat of summer due to its content of pure Appalachian quartz. Population: As of 2010, the population estimate for Fort Walton Beach was 19,507.

Climate: Fort Walton Beach, FL, gets 66 inches of rain per year. Those who enjoy golf in retirement will not be disappointed, however, since on average, there are 226 sunny days per year.

Cost of living: Compared to the rest of the country, Fort Walton Beach's cost of living is 3.10% lower than the U.S. average.

Housing costs: Retirement homes are reasonably priced here, where the median home cost in Fort Walton Beach is $164,900. This is 15% less than the national average.

Colleges and Universities: Seniors seeking to expand their retirement education will thoroughly enjoy OLLI’s Center for Lifelong Learning at the University of West Florida, Fort Walton Beach Campus. Phone: (850) 863-6583

Transportation:Nearby Northwest Florida Regional Airport offers air service to Fort Walton Beach, with many connections to other major airports. Public transportation is provided by Okaloosa County Transit.

Travel and tourism: Fort Walton Beach, along with Destin and Okaloosa Island, comprise Florida's Emerald Coast. This area is a major vacation destination with some of the best beaches in the world. Retirement offers time for fishing, and sailfish, marlin, wahoo and many more await offshore fishermen in the deep blue of the Gulf. Cobia, bluefish, tarpon and mackerel are the trophy fish of the inshore fisherman.

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