Let’s Be Honest: Crestview Traffic Is a Nightmare... But You Still Want to Live Here
- Tanya Rivera
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Why People Are Still Buying Homes in Crestview—Even If They’re Sitting in Traffic to Get to Them
Ask anyone about Crestview, FL, and you’ll hear it:
“The traffic is the worst.”
And they’re not wrong. Between Hwy 85, I-10 backups, and morning base traffic, Crestview has earned its nickname as the “Hub City” with bottlenecks.
But here’s what I tell my clients as a top-producing local agent:
Traffic isn’t stopping anyone from buying in Crestview. And if anything, it’s proof of how fast this city is growing—and why you want to get in now, not later.
Yes, Crestview Traffic Is Real. But So Is the Value.
Let’s address it head-on:
Highway 85 congestion during rush hours? Daily reality.
Limited north-south roadways? Yep.
Long commute to Eglin, Hurlburt, and even Niceville? It’s part of the lifestyle.
But here’s the part people forget to mention:
✔️ Home prices are still some of the most affordable on the Emerald Coast✔️ You get more space, bigger lots, and newer homes for your dollar✔️ Major infrastructure investments are already underway to improve flow
So yes, you might wait 10–15 minutes in a jam… but you’re pulling into a brand new 2,000 sq ft home on a half-acre lot—for what someone else paid for a 1,200 sq ft townhome in Destin.
The Truth About Living in Crestview: Why It’s Still a Top Choice
Let’s be real. No one moves to Crestview for the traffic.They move here for:
Affordability: You can still buy below $350K and not sacrifice quality.
Military convenience: Eglin, Duke Field, and Hurlburt are all accessible.
Community: Family-friendly neighborhoods, strong schools, and Southern hospitality.
Space: Backyards, room to grow, and less crowding than coastal cities.
If you value lifestyle over a perfect commute, Crestview might just be your dream spot.
What’s Actually Being Done About Crestview’s Traffic?
Widening of Hwy 85 and surrounding intersections
Bypass expansions to alleviate downtown congestion
Smart light systems and traffic flow modeling for peak hours
These aren’t future promises. These are active projects. And buyers who get in now? They’ll enjoy the benefits later—with equity already rising.
You Can Complain About the Commute… or You Can Own a Beautiful Home Because of It
At the end of the day, traffic doesn’t mean a place is undesirable.It means people want to live there. And Crestview is no exception.
🏠 Home prices are lower than some of the surrounding areas
🚧 Infrastructure is improving
📈 Demand is growing
So the question isn’t “Is there traffic?”It’s: Do you want to build equity while others are sitting still?
Ready to Find Your Next Home—Even if It’s Off a Busy Road?
I’ll help you navigate Crestview’s market and show you the best neighborhoods, back routes, and hidden gems. Yes, even with the traffic—I’d live here. And I’d help my best friend buy here too.
📲 Let’s talk or schedule a private showing todayYou can’t control traffic—but you can control where you invest next.
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