Florida · Metropolitan Area
Niceville is a small city in Florida with a population of 16,043. Residents earn $96,611 per year, which is 29% above the national average.
Based on current data, Niceville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Niceville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Niceville is $96,611, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Niceville is $381,700, 35% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,579 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Niceville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 104 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,215 per 100,000, 38% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 37.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Niceville enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F. Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 91.4% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.6% |
| 36% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $96,611 |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,540 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,185 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,459 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,597 |
| County GDP | $19,003M |
| Restaurants | 599 |
| Healthcare | 699 |
| Retail | 859 |
| Manufacturing | 96 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,037 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.58% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |
| Census Median | $381,700 |
| 35% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $430,065 |
| Median List Price | $459,500 |
| Median List Price | $459,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $222 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 18.8% |
| Inventory | 117 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,579 |
| 36% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,979 |
| Studio | $1,212 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,296 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,526 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,971 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,261 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,037 |
| 72% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.58% |
| Obesity | 29.4% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.9% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.5% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,412/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 699 |
| Total Violent | 104.1/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 6.9/100K |
| Robbery | 13.9/100K |
| Assault | 83.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,214.7/100K |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 354.0/100K |
| Theft | 791.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 69.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 73.4 inches |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 14.4 sq mi (37.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.5288°N, 86.4760°W |
| County FIPS | 12091 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 37.8% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.60 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,114/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 699 |
| Restaurants | 599 |
| Retail Stores | 859 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 8.9% |