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Shalimar, FL
Town in Okaloosa County, Florida.
Population
885
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,077
ZIP codes
0
Shalimar and its ZIP codes
Shalimar at a glance
- Shalimar is about 7.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $115,417 a year, 55% more than the Florida figure of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $476,500 (33% above Florida) and median rent is $2,551 a month.
Local data for Shalimar, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Shalimar, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$115,417
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$476,500
Median rent
$2,551/mo
Homeownership
70.0%
Bachelor's or higher
58.4%
Median age
53.8
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (96), Mexican Americans (85), German Americans (85).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Okaloosa County. PPP loans are for Shalimar.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,935
89,542 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,226
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.5B
FY 2026, $16,616 per person
How people get to work
Shalimar, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled7.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Shalimar, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
439
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8,128
10.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
55.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shalimar, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.7%
U.S. 33.3% -4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
Cities near Shalimar
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean CityCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake LorraineCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 2.1 |
| Cinco BayouTown | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Eglin AFBCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Fort Walton BeachCity | 2.7 mi | 7.6 |
| WrightCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Mary EstherCity | 4.7 mi | 1.5 |
| ValparaisoCity | 5.9 mi | 11.9 |
| DestinCity | 6.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Hurlburt FieldCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 10.1 |
| NicevilleCity | 8.4 mi | 14.4 |
| Miramar BeachCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 7 |
| NavarreCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 23.1 |
| Navarre BeachCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| HolleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.5 |
| CrestviewCity | 21 mi | 17.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shalimar, FL in?
- Shalimar is in Okaloosa County, Florida.
- What is the population of Shalimar, FL?
- About 885 people live in Shalimar, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shalimar?
- Nearby places include Ocean City (1.1 mi), Lake Lorraine (1.1 mi), Cinco Bayou (2 mi), Eglin AFB (2.6 mi), Fort Walton Beach (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023