Valparaiso, Florida
City · Population 4,852 · #232 in Florida
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About Valparaiso
Set in the northwestern part of Florida, Valparaiso is a small town counting 4,852 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Valparaiso is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 11.91 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 407 residents per square mile.
📰 Valparaiso News Today
- Valparaiso Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Weather and Radar Map for Valparaiso, Florida 32542 - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jun 21
- New Okaloosa Gas District Headquarters Reaches Completion in Valparaiso, Florida Florida YIMBY · Jan 25
- Former fire chief sues Valparaiso. Here are the allegations: Mid Bay News · Apr 20
- Jim Galloway The Northwest Florida Daily News · Apr 23
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Valparaiso Unique
- Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Valparaiso
- Compass Rose
- Doc's Oyster Bar — seafood
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Valparaiso
- Clearwater Park reviews ★
- Dana Pointe Dockside Park and Scenic Overlook reviews ★
- Florida Park reviews ★
- Glen Argyle Park reviews ★
- Marion Ruckel Recreational Facility reviews ★
- Perrine Park reviews ★
- T.J. Brooks Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Valparaiso
- ADDIE R. LEWIS SCHOOL
- OKALOOSA STEMM CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateFlorida
TypeCity
Population (2024)4,852
Rank in state#232 of 411
Land area11.91 sq mi
Density407/sq mi
Coordinates30.4899, -86.5142