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
$1,620
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
Niceville is a small city on Florida's Emerald Coast, positioned along the northern shore of Boggy Bayou in Okaloosa County, where the pace of daily life is relaxed but the economic foundation is anything but quiet. Eglin Air Force Base, one of the largest military installations in the world by land area, sits just to the north and serves as the city's primary economic and employment anchor, giving Niceville a strong connection to the defense and aerospace sectors. Northwest Florida State College also calls this area home, adding an educational dimension to the community and a steady presence of students and faculty.
The city blends established residential neighborhoods with newer subdivisions, and renters will find a housing mix that leans toward single-family rentals, townhomes, and smaller apartment communities rather than large high-rise developments. The overall scale stays low-rise and approachable. Areas closer to the bayou offer a quieter, more water-oriented lifestyle, while sections near State Road 20 provide easier access to retail corridors and daily errands.
Life in Niceville moves at a measured pace with a strong sense of place. The surrounding area includes easy access to the beaches of Destin and Fort Walton Beach, both within a short drive, making coastal living part of the everyday reality here rather than an occasional weekend escape.
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 July 2026, the average apartment rent in Niceville, FL is $1,620 for one bedroom, $1,967 for two bedrooms, and $2,209 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Niceville has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,620/month
705 Sq Ft
House
$2,495/month
1,683 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,739/month
757 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,098/month
1,490 Sq Ft
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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.