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Niceville, FL

Niceville, FL.

Population: 34,738 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Niceville, FL is $440,990 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $529,200 after a median 67.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,259/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$440,990

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

67.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$440,990
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
+15.1%
10-year appreciation
+65.1%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$452,252
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$529,200
Median list price
$545,950
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
67.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
162
For-sale inventory
226
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
188
1-year forecast
0.0%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
63

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,259/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
1
Schools include
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL, LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 75% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
63.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
218
Days with Moderate air quality
23
Highest AQI recorded (year)
84

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,759
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,564

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gulf Islands National Seashore (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Ruckel Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HCA FLORIDA TWIN CITIES HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,022 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Housing built before 1970
8.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,868
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
73,252
Average weekly wage
$1,093
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,053

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

NicevilleState medianUS median
Median home value$440,990$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$529,200$359,990$325,000
Median days on market68 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,259/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,868$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Niceville, FL?
$440,990.
What is the median sale price in Niceville, FL?
$529,200.
How long do homes take to sell in Niceville, FL?
Median days on market: 67.5 days.
What is typical rent in Niceville, FL?
Typical rent: $2,259/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Niceville, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Niceville, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Niceville, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 75% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Niceville, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Niceville, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Niceville, FL?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Niceville, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Niceville, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Niceville, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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