City · Florida
Crestview, Florida
Crestview, city, in Okaloosa County, Florida. Crestview had 31,193 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 13.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,134 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,773 (±31). GEOID 1215475.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
31,193
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,134 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,773 ±31
Median household income
$65,480
±$5,238 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$277,900
±$17,105 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$1,366
±$137 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Crestview and what county is it in?
Crestview is a city in Okaloosa County, Florida. It covers 17.5 square miles of land, 1,552 residents per square mile in 2020.
Crestview is in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Crestview, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 31,193 people lived in Crestview on July 1, 2025, up 13.8% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 27,134 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,773 (±31).
| Measure | Crestview | Okaloosa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,773 ±31 | 216,599 | +4,656 |
| Households | 10,893 ±439 | 85,411 | +2,503 |
| Average household size | 2.55 ±0.10 | 2.48 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 11,554 ±481 | 103,864 | +1,978 |
Crestview's population since 2000
From 14,766 in 2000 to 31,193 in 2025: up 111.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Crestview as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Crestview?
The median resident of Crestview is 31.7 years old; 28.3% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 57.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 20.3%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Crestview | Okaloosa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7 ±1.0 | 37.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 28.3% ±2.3 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±1.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Male | 50.7% ±2.2 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 10.8% ±2.4 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 57.8% ±4.2 pts | 69.3% | −9.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 20.3% ±3.7 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.2% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.8% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1% ±1.3 pts | 9.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.3% ±2.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 22.1% ±2.7 pts | 20.4% | – |
| With a disability | 16.1% ±2.9 pts | 15.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.2% ±2.7 pts | 11.8% | +3.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1% ±2.3 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.6% ±3.6 pts | 34.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.9% ±2.6 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.0% ±3.7 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 5.7% ±1.8 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Crestview earn?
Half of Crestview's 10,893 households earn less than $65,480 a year (±$5,238), against $81,998 in Okaloosa County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 it was $67,654 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Crestview | Okaloosa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,480 ±$5,238 | $81,998 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $79,603 ±$4,870 | $109,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,018 ±$1,798 | $44,070 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.2% ±3.2 pts | 9.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1% ±5.6 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.7% ±3.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.7% ±2.4 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±2.7 pts | 93.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Crestview?
Owners occupy 61.3% of Crestview's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $277,900 by its owner (±$17,105). The median renter pays $1,366 a month including utilities, and 40.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Crestview | Okaloosa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $277,900 ±$17,105 | $351,200 | +$75,697 |
| Median gross rent | $1,366 ±$137 | $1,612 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.8% ±6.1 pts | 42.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,673 ±$122 | $1,937 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3% ±4.1 pts | 68.4% | +11.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.7% ±4.1 pts | 31.6% | – |
| Housing units | 11,554 ±481 | 103,864 | +1,978 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8% ±4.3 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 74.6% ±3.7 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.1% ±1.6 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 18.4% ±5.3 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.1% ±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Crestview building?
Builders took permits for 139 new housing units in Crestview in 2025 (139 in single-family houses), 4.5 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Crestview work and get to work?
77.9% of Crestview's workers drive alone and 7.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.8%.
| Measure | Crestview | Okaloosa County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.4% ±3.1 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±2.3 pts | 3.8% | −3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±5.0 pts | 76.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.2% ±3.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.2% ±2.9 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.4 min ±2.2 | 26.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Crestview?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Crestview, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,125 (Tract 207.01) to $77,917 (Tract 206.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 205Okaloosa County | 8,572 | $64,389 |
| Tract 206.01Okaloosa County | 7,369 | $68,509 |
| Tract 207.01Okaloosa County | 5,399 | $59,125 |
| Tract 204Okaloosa County | 8,436 | $67,048 |
| Tract 206.02Okaloosa County | 3,707 | $77,917 |
| Tract 207.02Okaloosa County | 7,996 | $97,178 |
| Tract 203.03Okaloosa County | 5,675 | $107,137 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Crestview) · Census block assignment files
How does Crestview compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Crestview is the 1,322nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 96th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Crestview ranks 468th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 96th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 57th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 459th | 770 |
| Median household income | 468th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 542nd | 763 |
| Median home value | 510th | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 471st | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 350th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 494th | 733 |
| Median age | 722nd | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 559th | 760 |
| Work from home | 559th | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 225th | 764 |
Crestview's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Crestview with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Crestview?
8 of the 57 figures for Crestview on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Crestview are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Crestview.