Income needed to buy a home
Walton County, FL
$211,027
a year in household income to buy the typical Walton County home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$654,948
Down payment (10%)$65,495
Loan$589,453
Principal and interest (7.40%)$4,081/mo
Property tax (0.49% a year)$270/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$327/mo
Mortgage insurance$246/mo
Total monthly cost$4,924/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Out of reach
The typical household here earns $81,986 a year, 39% of what it takes.
In Florida
Walton County ranks #66 of 67 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Florida
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | $176,870 | $57,601 |
| Jackson County | $184,878 | $59,549 |
| Holmes County | $188,335 | $60,346 |
| Taylor County | $197,629 | $64,750 |
| Gadsden County | $201,459 | $65,206 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.