Taylor County blends Old Florida character with Gulf Coast access, offering quiet neighborhoods, working waterfronts, and miles of public lands to explore. Weekends often revolve around the water: scallop out of Keaton Beach, paddle the tea-colored Econfina, or roam the marsh flats and pine forests of the Big Bend Wildlife Management Area, a sprawling refuge maintained by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. On land, families enjoy exhibits and community events at Forest Capital Museum State Park and the wide-open shoreline sunsets that keep residents outdoors year-round.
In the county seat of Perry, local shops and cafes anchor a practical, down-to-earth downtown, while the city government and county services make it easy to get things done. The Taylor County School District supports students with neighborhood schools and career-technical pathways, and healthcare needs are covered close to home at Doctors’ Memorial Hospital. Nature lovers value Econfina River State Park for quiet trails and boat launches, and the county’s tourism council highlights seasonal scalloping, fishing charters, and festivals that draw friends and neighbors together. For university resources, major medical, and additional arts and sports, it’s roughly an hour to Tallahassee.
Considering a move within or to Taylor County? Whether you’re buying a waterfront retreat or selling a long-loved homestead, Agent Pronto can connect you with a trusted local real estate professional who knows the market and the lifestyle.
Links: Big Bend Wildlife Management Area (myfwc.com/recreation/lead/big-bend-wma), Forest Capital Museum State Park (floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/forest-capital-museum-state-park), Econfina River State Park (floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/econfina-river-state-park), Taylor County Tourism (taylorflorida.com), Taylor County School District (taylor.k12.fl.us), Doctors’ Memorial Hospital (dmhnet.org), Taylor County Government (taylorcountygov.com), North Florida College (nfc.edu).