At a Glance
Median Income
$96,611
$43,540 per capita
Home Value
$381,700
Zillow: $430,065
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
35.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
69/100K
1,279/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.4%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Niceville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Niceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Niceville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Niceville residents earn a median household income of $96,611 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,540. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Niceville is $381,700 , 35% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $430,065. Median rent is $1,579/month, with 35.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Niceville reports 69 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,279/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
37.8% of adults in Niceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% above the national average).
95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Niceville has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population16,043
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,114/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans24.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,611
Per Capita$43,540
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A
Home Value$381,700
Rent$1,579
Ownership72.4%
Zillow$430,065
Housing Units6,389
Rent Burden35.4%
Crime
F
Violent69/100K
Property1,279/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault63/100K
Burglary151/100K
Health
Obesity29.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain73.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+18.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.5%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Niceville was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Northwest Florida Beaches International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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