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Niceville, Florida

Introduction to Niceville, Florida

Niceville, Florida is 44 miles E of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 218 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. It is in Okaloosa County. The city is part of the Fort Walton Beach metro area. The population of Niceville is 11,684.

Niceville History

The history of Niceville traces back up to 10,000 years ago when the Native Americans inhabited this region. It was a small fishing village called Boggy located along the shores of the Boggy Bayou bay. This village was the starting point of the city of Niceville. In 1842 cattleman Jessie Rogers from Louisiana settled in this area. However, permanent settlement began only after the Civil War. Though the city got its name Niceville on November 5, 1910, it was renamed as Valparaiso on May 24, 1919. However, the name was once again changed back to Niceville on November 1, 1925, as another community called New Valparaiso was developing near the town.

Niceville and nearby Attractions

  • James Lee Park
  • Bayou Church of Christ
  • Mid-Bay Bridge
  • Air Force Armament Museum
  • Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park
  • Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida

Things To Do In Niceville

Niceville offers a number of outdoor activities and family fun. These recreational facilities include a softball complex, twin oaks baseball field, Lions Park, volleyball courts, water sports, a soccer field and several other children’s parks. During the third weekend of October, the city of Niceville also organizes the Boggy Bayou Mullet Festival.

Niceville Transportation

The city is served by the Okaloosa Regional Airport and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport.

Niceville Higher Education

Adult education can be obtained from Pensacola Junior College.

High Points

Niceville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)		Top 11%Niceville Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)		Top 11%Niceville Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Niceville, FL

Comparing Niceville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population88
Age of the Population86
Racial Diversity64
Well-Paid Single Men56
Well-Paid Single Women56
Senior Citizens43
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married89
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better68
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work65
Short Commute Times69
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built98
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing62
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone32
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime99
Low Violent Crime79

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