What are the schools like in Niceville, FL?

Niceville is served primarily by OKALOOSA. The district operates 21 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.

What is the median household income in Niceville?

The median household income in Niceville, FL is $92,345 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Niceville, FL?

Niceville has an average high temperature of 61.2°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.4 inches.

Niceville, FL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Niceville, FL affordable or expensive?

Niceville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Niceville is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $356,700 and the median rent is $1,511 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Niceville, FL?

Crime rate data for Niceville is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Niceville, FL a Good Place to Live?

Niceville is a small city of 15,804 in Florida, with a median household income of $92,345 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Niceville stands out for solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Niceville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Niceville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.0

Niceville's overall cost of living index is 98.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Niceville costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Niceville, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$356,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,511	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$92,345	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Niceville is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Niceville is served primarily by OKALOOSA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Niceville, FL	National Avg
School District	OKALOOSA	—
Elementary Schools	21	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	37.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Niceville sees average highs of 61.2°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 73.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Niceville, FL
Average High — January	61.2°F
Average High — July	89.9°F
Annual Precipitation	73.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Niceville, FL	National Avg
Population	15,804	—
Median Age	39.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.1%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Valparaiso, FL 4 mi Eglin AFB, FL 6 mi Lake Lorraine, FL 8 mi Shalimar, FL 9 mi Destin, FL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Niceville

Niceville, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

32578

Niceville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niceville, FL affordable or expensive?

Niceville's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Niceville roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $356,700 and median rent is $1,511/month.

What is the crime rate in Niceville, FL?

Crime data for Niceville is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Niceville?

Public schools in Niceville are operated by OKALOOSA. The district has 21 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1. 37.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Niceville, FL a good place to live?

Niceville, FL has a population of 15,804, a median household income of $92,345, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Niceville?

Niceville averages 61.2°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 73.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Niceville?

Niceville, FL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 32578.

What is the population of Niceville?

The population of Niceville, Florida is 15,804 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Niceville?

Key numbers for living in Niceville: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $356,700, median household income $92,345, schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Niceville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.