Niceville is a medium-sized coastal city (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Florida. With a population of 16,490 people and five associated neighborhoods, Niceville is the 167th largest community in Florida.
Niceville is home to a number of people employed in the armed forces. When you visit or walk around Niceville, some of the people you will bump into will be military people In and out of uniform, jogging, shopping and generally out and about town.
Also of interest is that Niceville has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US.
One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 8.92% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.
Niceville is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Niceville’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.
Niceville is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.
The citizens of Niceville are very well educated compared to the average community in the nation: 37.80% of adults in Niceville have a bachelor's degree or even advanced degree.
The per capita income in Niceville in 2022 was $43,540, which is upper middle income relative to Florida and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $174,160 for a family of four. However, Niceville contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Niceville is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Niceville home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Niceville residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Niceville include German, English, Irish, Italian, and Scottish.
The most common language spoken in Niceville is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Tagalog.