Niceville, Florida · ZIP 32578

Niceville — ZIP 32578

Niceville (32578) scores 90/100 — Excellent for Florida. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $440K.

Overall NeighborScore

AExcellent

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100

Violent crime share16%

Property crime share84%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index85/100

Avg math proficiency79%

Avg reading proficiency76%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100

Typical home value$440K

Median rent$2,338/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$440K

Median Rent

$2,338/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

272

Violent Crime

Property Crime

215

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Okaloosa County, Florida (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL AT NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE	09–12	463	90%	92%
BLUEWATER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	885	84%	80%
C. W. RUCKEL MIDDLE SCHOOL	06–08	1,061	81%	68%
JAMES E PLEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	762	75%	78%
NICEVILLE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	09–12	2,036	73%	66%
LULA J. EDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	PK–05	501	72%	69%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

33,948

Median Income

$109K

Homeownership

79%

Median Age

43.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 32578 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 32578 has a school score of 85/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 32578 is approximately $440K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 32578 in Niceville has an overall NeighborScore of 90/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.