Niceville, Florida
On Boggy Bayou and Choctawhatchee Bay, next door to Eglin Air Force Base.
Living in Niceville
Niceville sits on Boggy Bayou, which opens into Choctawhatchee Bay, next to Eglin Air Force Base. The town was called Boggy when mail service began in 1868 and took the name Niceville in 1910. It has grown steadily since, from 12,749 people in 2010 to 15,772 in 2020.
It is a settled, family-oriented place: home to Northwest Florida State College, strong schools and Bluewater Bay on its west side. A large share of residents serve or served in the military.
Niceville at a glance
The numbers behind the neighborhood.
16,544
Residents
$423,500
Median home value
$102,409
Median household income
$1,749
Median monthly rent
73%
Homes that are owner-occupied
7.2%
Residents 16+ serving in the armed forces
22.5%
Adults who are veterans
38.4
Median age
38.5%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Survey estimates; for what homes are selling for right now, call Bethany at 850.226.2692.
How home values compare
Median home value in each city Bethany serves.
- Fort Walton Beach$321,800
- Navarre$375,700
- Shalimar$476,500
- Niceville$423,500
- Crestview$277,900
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Why people choose Niceville
On Boggy Bayou
The bayou opens into Choctawhatchee Bay, and the Mid-Bay Bridge leads to Destin and the beaches.
Next to Eglin
Niceville borders Eglin Air Force Base, so many neighbors are military families.
Schools and a college
Rated A by the Florida Department of Education. Home to Niceville High School and Northwest Florida State College.
Growing steadily
From 12,749 residents in 2010 to 15,772 in 2020.
Where to live in Niceville
Every street differs on flood zone, HOA and age of home — ask Bethany which fit how you want to live.
Bluewater Bay
A large, established community on the west side with golf, a marina and many smaller neighborhoods.
Rocky Bayou
Wooded, water-oriented neighborhoods near the state park.
Along Boggy Bayou
Niceville's original town and waterfront.
Schools and getting around
School zones change — confirm the assignment for any address with the district before you buy.
Okaloosa County School District
Rated A by the Florida Department of Education. Bluewater, Plew and Edge Elementary; Lewis and Ruckel Middle; Niceville High. Assignments go by address.
Northwest Florida State College
The main campus, with Collegiate High School as a charter option.
Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport
In neighboring Valparaiso.
Mid-Bay Bridge
Crosses Choctawhatchee Bay toward Destin and the beaches.
Things to do in Niceville
Trails, picnicking and paddling on Rocky Bayou.
Boating, fishing and sunsets on the bay.
Home of Boggy Fest, long known as the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival.
Bethany's homes in Niceville
Who Bethany Helps
What People Are Saying
Bethany's clients say it better than she ever could.
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Niceville real estate questions
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