Living in Niceville, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Niceville · Census data 2020–2024
Niceville has 16,544 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $102,409 (37% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $423,500, the median rent is $1,749/month.
Niceville at a glance
- Population
- 16,544
- Median age
- 38.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $102,409State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $423,500State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,749/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 73.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Niceville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Niceville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Niceville the median home value is $423,500, 27% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,749 per month, which is 35.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,407 a month in housing costs.
Niceville median household income
The median household income in Niceville is $102,409 and the income per person is $45,001. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Niceville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,784
- Owner-occupied
- 73.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.4%
- Vacant
- 9.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.68
Niceville demographics
- Population
- 16,544
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 6,155
- Foreign-born
- 8.1%
- Veterans
- 22.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Niceville ›
Education in Niceville
38.5% of adults 25 and older in Niceville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 19.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Niceville
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.3%
Niceville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Niceville | 16,544 | $102,409 | $423,500 | $1,749 |
| Valparaiso | 4,885 | $90,110 | $394,700 | $1,366 |
| Eglin AFB | 2,778 | $84,167 | — | $2,260 |
| Lake Lorraine | 6,903 | $104,105 | $434,500 | $1,654 |
| Destin | 14,077 | $89,011 | $490,300 | $1,936 |
| Shalimar | 885 | $115,417 | $476,500 | $2,551 |
| Ocean City | 5,941 | $59,039 | $303,900 | $1,443 |
| Cinco Bayou | 609 | $84,688 | $348,800 | $1,643 |
| Fort Walton Beach | 21,025 | $68,538 | $321,800 | $1,307 |
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What is the median household income in Niceville, FL?
The median household income in Niceville is $102,409, 37% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Niceville?
The median home value in Niceville is $423,500, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Niceville?
The median gross rent in Niceville is $1,749 per month, about 35.2% of household income.
Is Niceville, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Florida median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 10.3%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Niceville?
The median age in Niceville is 38.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Niceville?
The average commute to work in Niceville is 25 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Niceville?
The unemployment rate in Niceville is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Niceville?
38.5% of adults in Niceville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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