Grayton Beach

Welcome to Grayton Beach

This eclectic beach community on the Florida Panhandle Gulf Coast is known for its casual, free spirited and laidback lifestyle. Neighborhoods are scattered with a variety of home styles, including everything from cozy beach cottages to more modern designs, yet there is a familiar hometown, welcoming feel to Grayton Beach. The overall motto that you will hear frequently regarding this one-of-a-kind beach is: “Nice Dogs, strange people.” And long-time residents take this to heart.

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Situated between Destin and Panama City, Grayton Beach is a historic community that once belonged to the Choctaw Indians. Celebrating its 125^th birthday in 2015, the town has maintained its charm through the years. Mature tree-lined streets, notable homes, and well-traveled roads make this a popular choice for residents and visitors alike who desire a low-key community.

Grayton Beach Homes for Sale and Activities

Locals enthusiastically support the area’s art galleries, specialty stores and the infamous Red Bar, a popular drinking hole that has a long standing reputation and keeps customers coming from miles.

Adjacent to Grayton Beach is Grayton Beach State Park - a popular destination with over 2,000 acres of dunes, scrub, forests and marsh. Hiking, camping, renting cabins, biking and seeing wildlife provides a quieter experience for those that appreciate nature. Western Lake, one of South Walton’s 15 rare Coastal Dune Lakes along Scenic Highway 30A, covers most of the park and is a popular choice for canoeing, paddle boarding, or kayaking. A boat ramp is available that provides access for both saltwater and brackish-water fishing.

Grayton Beach is on of the few beaches that allows driving on the sand in restricted areas. A permit however is required to property owners and more information can be found from the South Walton County Clerk of Court office.

Grayton Beach is a laid-back, bohemian enclave that has retained its rustic charm over the years. With sandy streets, eclectic architecture, and a strong sense of community, it offers a nostalgic escape from the more commercialized areas along 30A. The town's motto, "Nice dogs, strange people," reflects its welcoming yet unconventional spirit.

Lifestyle & Local Flavor

Grayton Beach is known for its artistic community, local galleries, and live music venues. The area offers a variety of dining options, from casual eateries to fine dining, all within walking distance. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby Grayton Beach State Park, paddle the serene dune lakes, or enjoy fishing and boating in the Gulf.

Real Estate Snapshot

Real estate in Grayton Beach includes charming cottages, historic homes, and modern beach retreats. Properties typically range from $800K to $3M, with some larger estates commanding higher prices. The community's unique character and prime location make it a sought-after destination for both residents and investors.

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Overview for Grayton Beach, FL

220 people live in Grayton Beach, where the median age is 53 and the average individual income is $108,922. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

220

Total Population

53 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density
This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$108,922

Average individual Income

Around Grayton Beach, FL

There's plenty to do around Grayton Beach, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

38

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

38

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including M&P, Cava and Cakes, and Sub Shack.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the M&P page on Yelp Search 3375 W County Hwy 30A on Google Maps	Dining	3.09 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Cava and Cakes page on Yelp Search 118 Spires Ln on Google Maps	Dining	4.12 miles	18 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Sub Shack page on Yelp Search 56 Spires Ln on Google Maps	Dining	4.08 miles	16 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Be Bold Coffee page on Yelp Search 75 Leisure Ln on Google Maps	Dining	3.97 miles	9 reviews	4.9/5 stars
Visit the Captain Phil's Charters page on Yelp Search 257 Ricker Ave on Google Maps	Active	3 miles	8 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Dead Fish Charters page on Yelp Search 108 Silverleaf Ln on Google Maps	Active	3.42 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the YOLO Boards and Bikes page on Yelp Search 73 Veterans Rd on Google Maps	Active	4.45 miles	15 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Rideit page on Yelp Search 2166 W County Hwy 30A on Google Maps	Active	2.25 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the White Diamond Beach Service page on Yelp Search 139 Red Bay Ct on Google Maps	Active	2.19 miles	7 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the Austin Magee's Surf School page on Yelp Search 2236 E County Hwy 30A on Google Maps	Active	1.78 miles	5 reviews	5/5 stars
Visit the 30A Bike Rentals page on Yelp Search 5399 E Co Hwy 30A on Google Maps	Active	4.78 miles	41 reviews	5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Grayton Beach, FL

Population Households Employment

Grayton Beach has 79 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Grayton Beach do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 220 people call Grayton Beach home. The population density is 1,474.63 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

220

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

53

Median Age

56.36 / 44.09%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

Less Than 9th Grade
High School Degree
Associate Degree
Bachelor Degree
Graduate Degree

79

Total Households

2

Average Household Size

$108,922

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

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30 to 59 Minutes

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Significant Sales

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$20,000,000

77 South Green Turtle Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,046 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$17,600,000

96 Camp Creek Point Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 6 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 6,259 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$17,500,000

38 S Cartagena Lane, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,506 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$13,200,000

243 Wes Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 5,935 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$12,700,000

36 E St Lucia Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,523 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$12,390,000

2182 E County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,335 Sq.Ft.
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200 Eastern Lake Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 8 Baths
- 7,154 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$8,950,000

61 W St Lucia Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 4,665 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$8,751,000

131 West Saint Lucia Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,126 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$8,000,000

122 Camp Creek Point Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,426 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$7,175,000

95 Little Redfish Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,647 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$6,400,000

409 Needlerush Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 5,086 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$6,250,000

147 Vermilion Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 6,287 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$6,150,000

165 North Charles Street, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,182 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$6,000,000

Lot 12 Old Beach Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold

$5,500,000

Lot 3 E Co Highway 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold
$5,400,000

32 Hog Penny Aly, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,431 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$5,293,252

Lot 2 Lupin Beach Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 3 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,548 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$4,300,000

42 E Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,150 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$4,200,000

146 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4,458 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$4,000,000

Lot 1 Lupin Beach Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,795 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,500,000

82 N Spanish Town Lane, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,112 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,450,000

3116 Merion Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- 4 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 4,810 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,350,000

419 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 4,197 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,200,000

13 Bridge Cove Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 3,521 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$3,050,000

106 Spartina Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,922 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,900,000

119 Sandtrap Road, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- 8 Beds
- 10 Baths
- 4,556 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,750,000

258 Hilltop Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 12 Beds
- 11 Baths
- 5,375 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,725,000

2192 W County Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 7 Baths
- 3,494 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,675,000

9 W Salt Box Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 3 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,410 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,625,000

3202 Bay Estates Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
- 5 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,460 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,600,000

67 Cypress Grove Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,415 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$2,495,000

447 Pollard Cove East, Lot 105, Watersound, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 4,102 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$2,300,000

Lot 4 Blue Mountain Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold

$2,230,000

114 Logan Lane Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold
$2,150,000

169 Siasconset Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,884 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,875,000

4635 Sunset Pointe, Destin, FL 32541
- 6 Beds
- 6 Baths
- 3,602 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,810,000

34 N Barrett Square, 2E, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
- 2 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,387 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,800,000

1050 East Highway 98, 906, Destin, FL 32541
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,914 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,770,000

1050 Highway 98, UNIT 606, Destin, FL 32541
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,914 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,765,000

247 Matts Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,826 Sq.Ft.
Sold

$1,650,000

Lot 51 W Bermuda Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sold
$1,640,000

75 W Lifeguard Loop, Seacrest, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,354 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,555,000

90 Emerald Ridge, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,538 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,550,000

43 Siasconset Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,162 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,539,000

117 E Lifeguard Loop, Seacrest, FL 32461
- 4 Beds
- 4 Baths
- 2,600 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,525,000

14 S Pontchartrain, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,560 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,465,000

107 N Nickajack, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 4 Beds
- 5 Baths
- 2,545 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,450,000

8682 E Co Highway 30A, UNIT 303, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,264 Sq.Ft.
Sold
$1,412,500

2421 W County Hwy 30A, D304, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
- 3 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 1,792 Sq.Ft.