City profile · Florida · Census ACS 2023

Niceville, FL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Niceville - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

16,043
Residents
$96,611
Median income
$381,700
Median home
$1,785
Median rent (state)

Niceville - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Niceville lands in the 76th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

76th
percentile, household income
76th
percentile, home value
74th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Niceville, FL

Florida's Niceville is a small town, with 16,043 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. The typical household in Niceville brings in $96,611 a year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 6.7%. Niceville's housing stock carries a median value of $381,700, and the median resident age is 39.2 years. About 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 55.4% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 72 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Construction Slowdown), down 38% from five years earlier. NOAA puts Niceville's yearly average temperature at 66.2°F with 73.4 inches of precipitation per year.

Florida carries a cost-of-living premium: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Florida at 103.4 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Above Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,785 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $225 across Florida, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Natural-hazard exposure scores 92.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

16,043 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Florida

Median Household Income

$96,611 /yr

Poverty 6.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

103.4 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Florida average

How does Niceville compare to other US cities?

Niceville measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 76% higher than other cities
Home value 76% pricier than other cities
Median rent 74% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Niceville's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Florida, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

76thIncome percentile

76th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Niceville's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$381,700 24th percentile more affordable than 24% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). This entry sits in this band. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Niceville $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Niceville, FL Niceville, FL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Niceville, FL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Niceville, FL median $96,611/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Niceville, FL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Niceville, FL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 37.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 6.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 55.4%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
16,043
Median Income
$96,611
Median Home Value
$381,700
Median Age
39.2
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Labor force participation
55.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%

Climate

Avg Temperature
66.2°F
Annual Precipitation
73.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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15,000 residents16,000 residents17,000 residents18,000 residents19,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 15,857 residents 17,948 residents ▲ +13.2%
Niceville's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
72
housing units authorized
Single-Family
68
detached homes
Multifamily
4
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
4.5
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 117
2020 99
2021 91
2022 151
2023 737
2024 72

Permit volume decreased 38% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
76.5%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.6%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
8.9%
Other
1.9%

Based on 7,412 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Florida - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$145
avg/month
Natural Gas
$25
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Florida state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Florida state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Niceville sits in

Cost of Living Index
103.4
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,785/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
92.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Florida

Marco Island
15,998 people
Opa-locka
16,097 people
Azalea Park
16,110 people
Longwood
15,952 people
Warrington
15,935 people
Palmer Ranch
15,873 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Niceville's 16,043 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Artesia, CA
16,044 people
Southern Pines, NC
16,052 people
Gatesville, TX
16,058 people
St. Simons, GA
16,026 people
Floral Park, NY
16,025 people
Mount Pleasant, TX
16,061 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Niceville's $96,611 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Littleton, CO
$96,611 median income
Mowbray Mountain, TN
$96,607 median income
Casco, WI
$96,607 median income
Renton, WA
$96,626 median income
Middlebranch, OH
$96,594 median income
Schertz, TX
$96,633 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Niceville, FL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Niceville, FL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 81.2% 6.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.9% White 81.2% Black or African American 5.5% Asian 3.4% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.3% Two or more races 6.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Niceville compares to nearby Florida cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Niceville (this city) 16,043 $96,611
Marco Island 15,998 $104,105
Opa-locka 16,097 $31,680
Azalea Park 16,110 $64,585
Census ACS 5-year FIPS FL NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Niceville, FL?

What is the population of Niceville, FL? +

Niceville, FL counts 16,043 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Niceville, FL? +

Median annual household income in Niceville runs $96,611, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Niceville? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Niceville; the closest available measure is the Florida state average, a cost of living index of 103.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Florida vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Niceville, FL? +

Homes in Niceville carry a median value of $381,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Niceville? +

The average annual temperature in Niceville runs 66.2°F, 73.4 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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