Question 1

Is 32578 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32578 in Niceville has a crime score of 95/100 — a high score indicating that reported crime rates are below the city average, meaning this area has relatively fewer incidents per 1,000 residents than most comparable neighborhoods. Violent and property crime rates are well below the regional baseline. This score places 32578 among the safer ZIP codes in the Niceville metro area.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 32578?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32578 has a school score of 92/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 32578. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 32578 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Niceville. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 32578?

Accepted Answer

The typical home value in 32578 is approximately $485K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. ZHVI reflects the 35th–65th percentile price range, not a simple median. This places 32578 at a premium relative to the metro median, reflecting the neighborhood's above-average crime and school scores. Median rent in 32578 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 32578 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 32578 has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100 — one of the higher-scoring neighborhoods in the Niceville area. This composite score weights crime rate at 40%, school quality at 35%, and relative property value at 25%. Each dimension is normalized to the Niceville metro, so the score reflects how 32578 compares to its peers, not to an absolute standard. A score of 81 indicates that this ZIP code consistently outperforms most comparable neighborhoods on the factors most relevant to home buying and rental decisions.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,061	89%	76%
LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	501	89%	77%
BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	885	87%	85%
JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	762	83%	79%
NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,036	81%	73%
COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL AT NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE	09–12	463	—	98%

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