Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
35-44 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
19%
Niceville, FL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,589
Population
14,840
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Come home to the nicest little city in the South
Coastal
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Family-Friendly
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Military-Friendly
Nestled along the shores of Choctawhatchee Bay, Niceville is a small city in Okaloosa County between Pensacola and Panama City. Surrounded by the expansive Eglin Air Force Base, Niceville is minutes from stunning Emerald Coast beaches, pristine natural springs, and scenic parks, which all offer an array of recreational opportunities.
Niceville’s close-knit community comes together for a variety of annual events like the Easter Egg Dash, Independence Day Fireworks, Thunderbird Intertribal Powwow, and the popular Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival. Destin’s many attractions are just across the Choctawhatchee Bay from Niceville, including Henderson Beach State Park, Big Kahuna’s Water and Adventure Park, Silver Sands Premium Outlets, and the Destin Harbor Boardwalk. Getting around from Niceville is easy with access to the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport as well as Routes 85 and 293.
Explore the City
Rocky Bayou Estates residents can also bathe in the fresh waters of Turkey Creek.
Residents of Rocky Bayou Estates love a good game of golf.
Rocky Bayou Estates lies along Choctawhatchee Bay, making it ideal for boaters.
This Neoclassical style home sits on a spacious lot in Rocky Bayou Estates.
Boat owners at Rocky Bayou Estates can find slips available at the Wharf 850.
Eglin AFB is located minutes from Rocky Bayou Estates.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$82,936
Average: $103,681
Education
4,764
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,953
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Niceville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Niceville, FL is $1,589 for one bedroom, $1,931 for two bedrooms, and $2,198 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niceville has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,589/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$2,488/month
1,645 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,584/month
816 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,300/month
1,311 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Niceville, FL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
James E Plew Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
749 Students
Lula J. Edge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
458 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
818 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,079 Students
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Public
Grades 9-12
480 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,057 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
- Henderson Beach State Park
Airports
- Eglin AFB/Destin-Ft Walton Beach
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.