DeFuniak Springs has a population of 5,992, located in Walton County, Florida, and has been rated #846 in best places to live in Florida. The median age in DeFuniak Springs is 40 years and many families, young professionals and military personnel live here. In 2017, veterans who served in Vietnam made up 175 of DeFuniak Springs’ population, was 2.97 times greater than any other conflict. The median household income is $31,840 and the mean commute to work is 29 minutes, with 50% of residents both work and reside in DeFuniak Springs.
DeFuniak Springs has a suburban feel to it and the residents tend to lean conservative. The median property value is $111,400 and most families own their home with a homeownership rate of 59% with 2,990 total housing units in DeFuniak Springs.
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HOUSING DATA
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS DEMOGRAPHICS
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS ECONOMY
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS CHILD CARE SERVICES
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MEDICAL FACILITIES
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS RECREATION/ACTIVITIES
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS HOUSING DATA The housing data comes mostly from the 2018 American Community Survey from the Census Bureau, covering housing supply, occupancy, owner vs. renter costs and financing data and basic home characteristics. NEXT>>>
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The total number of housing units for DeFuniak Springs is 2,990, with 79% occupied. Of the occupied houses, 59% are occupied with homeowners and 41% are renters. 74% of the homes in the city are single detached homes.
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Monthly Costs & Financing
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The media rental rate is $710.00, with 87% of renters in DeFuniak Springs pay their own utilities. The median property taxes are $479.00. 62% of DeFuniak Springs homeowners do not have a mortgage on their homes. The monthly costs for homeowners without mortgages is $479. |
House Values & Characteristics
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The average number of rooms in houses are 5. The source of heating for houses here is 85% electric and 14% Natural gas. Most of the homes in DeFuniak Springs were built in the 1970s and 1980s. The median year of homes built is 1975. The median home value in DeFuniak Springs is $111,400.
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS DEMOGRAPHICS The demographics data comes from the most recent data available from the Census Bureau released in December 2018. <<< PREVIOUS NEXT>>>
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The population in DeFuniak Springs is 5,992. 46% of the population is male and 54% is female. The average household size is 2.4, with the average family size being 3. The difference between household and family is those living together unrelated and those living in the same house that are related family. The highest age group in Defuniak Springs is less than 20 years, followed by those in their 50’s. The median age is 40 years old. The majority of the residents of DeFuniak Springs are either currently married or never have been married. The majority of the adult residents have a high school or equivalent diploma or some college or Associate’s Degree. According to the annual crime data, the crime rate in DeFuniak Springs is 29% lower than the state of Florida’s average and 25% lower than the national average. The violent crimes are 13% lower rate than Florida and 7% lower than the national average. For property crime, they are 32% lower than the average for Florida and 28% lower than the national average. Not included in this crime rate reporting is child sex offenders, to check the child sex offenders, visit this registry.
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS ECONOMY The local economy and labor force data comes from the most recent economic data from the 2018 Census Bureau and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. <<< PREVIOUS NEXT>>>
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The current unemployment rate for DeFuniak Springs is 4%. The total civilian labor force in DeFuniak Springs is currently 64%. The Source of income for residents of DeFuniak Springs is overwhelmingly from wages and secondary is Investment & Retirement income. The average Wages are $51,366 and average wages from self-employment is $30,791. This bar graph provides information regarding the household income of those in each age category shown. The overall median household income is $31,840, and the median work wages for residents is $29,160. The mean commute to work is 29 minutes, with 50% of workers live and work in DeFuniak Springs. |
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS CHILD CARE SERVICES If you are new to the area, or in need of child care for the first time, the following child care services are available here. (Please note, this is for information purposes only, it is not an endorsement of any child care facility). <<< PREVIOUS NEXT>>>
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Childcare Network #302 79 South 20th St. DeFuniak Springs 850.635.0581 (call or text)
For ages 6 weeks to 12 years Open M-F 6:30am-6pm Child Care Facility Capacity: 168 children
| Toy Box Child Care Center 455 S. 19th Street, DeFuniak Springs 850.892.3484
Hours: M-F 6am-5:30pm Child Care Facility Capacity: 51 children
| Kid’s Club Childcare Center 2326 FL-83 DeFuniak Springs 850.951.1223
Hours: M-F 6:30am-5:15pm, Sat 6am-6pm Child Care Facility Capacity: 58 children
| Chatauqua Child Care Center 908 US-90 B, DeFuniak Springs 850.892.6144
Hours: M-F 6:30am-5:30pm Child Care Facility |
New Harmony Baptist Church Preschool 2281 Co. Hwy 2-A DeFuniak Springs 32433 850.834.5433
Hours: M-F 6am-6pm Religious Child Care Facility Capacity: 48 children
| Tri-County Head Start Center 268 South Davis Lane DeFuniak 32435 850.892.7634
Hours: M-F 6:30am-5:30pm Child Care Facility Capacity: 60 Children
| Rogers Family Day Care Shelbie Court Defuniak Springs 32433 850.892.2364
Call for more information.
Hours: M-F 6:30am-5:30pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children | First Christian Preschool 225 11th St. DeFuniak Springs 32435 850.951.1225
Hours: M-F 7am-5:30pm Religious Child Care Facility Capacity: 41 children |
His Kids 208 Crescent Dr. Defuniak Springs 32435 Main Office: 850.520.4351 850.892.5332
Hours: M-F 7am-5:15pm Child Care facility Capacity: 39 children
| Holley Family Day Care Twin Lake Dr. Defuniak Springs 32433 850.892.2795
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Hours: M-F 9am-2pm Home Day Care Capacity: 54 children | Roehm Preschool and After Care Center, Inc. 1595 Hwy 83N. Defuniak Springs 32433 850.951.2002
Serving children ages 0-12 years.
Hours: M-F 6:30am-5:30pm Child Care facility Capacity: 44 children
| Bembow Family Day Care 1046 20th Street Defuniak Springs 32433 850.376.6865
Hours: M-Sat 12am-11:59pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children |
Brown Family Day Care Miller Rd. Defuniak Springs 850.333.3768
Hours: M-F 6am-5:30pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children | Calvin Family Day Care Roberts Drive Defuniak Springs 32433 850.307.5689
Hours: M-F 7am-5pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children
| Craig Family Day Care 242 Hill Street Defuniak Springs 32435 850.892.1330
Hours: M-F 6:30am-5:30pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children | Encinas Family Day Care E. Burdick Ave Defuniak Springs 32433 850.502.0390
Hours: M-F 7:30am-5:30pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children |
Harper Family Day Care County HWY 280 E Defuniak Springs 32435 850.892.3985
Hours: M-F 6am-5:30pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children | Phillips Family Day Care Oakwood Lakes Blvd. Defuniak Springs 32433 850.892.5033
Hours: M-F 7am-5pm Home Day Care Capacity: 10 children
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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West DeFuniak Elementary 815 Lincoln Ave. DeFuniak Springs 850.892.1250 850.892.1259
Rated #3 in best public elementary schools in Walton County. West DeFuniak Elementary is an above average school. There are 669 students in grades PK, K-5 with a student teacher ratio of 16 to 1.
Math Proficiency: 67% Reading Proficiency: 58%
| Maude Saunders Elementary 416 John Baldwin Rd. DeFuniak Springs 850.892.1260 850.892.1269
There are 674 students in grades PK, K-5 with a student teacher ratio of 15 to 1. Maude Saunders Elementary has an average proficiency testing scores, which is lower than the Florida average.
Math Proficiency: 47% Reading Proficiency: 44% | Mossy Head Elementary 13270 Hwy 90 West DeFuniak 850.892.1290
Rated #5 in best public elementary in Walton County. This is an above average school with 346 students in grades PK, K-5. The student teacher ratio is 15 to 1. Their test scores are higher than the Florida average.
Math Proficiency: 62% Reading Proficiency: 62%
| Walton Middle School 605 Bruce Ave. DeFuniak Springs 850.892.1281 850.892.1289
Walton Middle School is rated #3 in DeFuniak Springs and #12 in Walton county. Walton Middle School has 631 students in grades 6-8 with a student teacher ratio of 14 to 1. Their average proficiency test scores is higher than the Florida average.
Math Proficiency: 56% Reading Proficiency: 45 %
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Walton High School 449 Walton Road DeFuniak Springs 850.892.1270 850.892.1279
Walton High School has 768 students in grades 9-12 with a student to teacher ratio of 16 to 1. Their test scores are lower than the Florida average.
Math Proficiency: 48% Reading Proficiency: 51% Average SAT (out of 1600): 1020 Average ACT (out of 36): 22 AP Enrollment: 25%
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DEFUNIAK SPRINGS MEDICAL FACILITIES
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| Healthmark Regional Medical Center 614 Second Street DeFuniak Springs
Acute Care Hospital This medical center if highly rated. In 2017, they received the highest rating possible from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare providers and Systems for inpatient care. They are ranked #2 in the State of Florida for patient satisfaction and #1 in the state for the cleanest rooms and bathrooms. |
DEFUNIAK SPRINGS RECREATION/ACTIVITIES
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| Lakewood Park 2759 North County HWY 285 Defuniak 32433 850-892-8108
Open Daily from Dawn to Dusk, free admission.
Home of Florida's Highest Point, Elevation 345ft. Features Pavillions, Picnic tables, restrooms, walking trail/path.
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| Defuniak Springs Country Club/Golf Course: 171 Country Club Ln. DeFuniak Springs 850.892.3812
Golf lovers that want a challenge would love to play at this Country Club. They have a golf course with 18 holes and the oldest and most difficult course in the panhandle of Florida. There are 5 spring-fed lakes, 23 sand traps and trees, brush and flowering bushes.
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| Chautauqua Vineyards & Winery 364 Hugh Adams Road DeFuniak 850.892.5887
Open 9am-5pm daily
This winery produces wine from muscadine grapes and have been doing it since 1990. They offer free tours of their 50 acre vineyard and wine tasting 7 days a week. They also allow customers to pick their own grapes in season for free.
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| Walton County Heritage Museum 1140 Circle Drive DeFuniak Springs 850.951.2127 Located inside the former L&N Train Depot on Circle historical DeFuniak Springs Admission is Free, limited hours: 1-4pm Tues-Sat
This is a historic railroad depot. Visit their site for more details.
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| Lake Stanley Park 271 Shoemaker Drive
DeFuniak Springs 32433
The Lake Stanley Park is located in the Northwest portion of DeFuniak Springs on Shoemaker Drive. The park consists of an open swimming area, boat ramp, swing sets, slide, eight covered picnic tables, two un-covered picnic tables, restroom facilities, a fishing pier, and several open areas. The park connects to over 100 acres of open water.
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