Fort Walton Beach Real Estate is an ideal location, whether you are visiting or looking to buy a home. It has a subtropical climate, few weather extremes and those gorgeous white beaches with emerald jeweled water that draw people to this area. Located in Okaloosa County, Fort Walton Beach was estimated to have a population of just under 20,000 in 2004. Its economy is driven by two primary factors: military and tourism. Both Hurlburt Field and Eglin Air Force Base border Fort Walton Beach. The support industry in the area benefits from the presence of the bases, including military contractors and the service industry. As a result, the unemployment rate for the area is low. Take a look at these links for more information.