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Property Managers in Niceville, FL

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ERA American Realty of NW FL, INC.
Gloria Frazier
Shalimar, FL [ Serves Crestview, Esther, Mary Esther, Navarre +2 more ]
Unverified
We have 5 offices,which are located inDestin, Shalimar, Niceville, Navarre and Crestview. Our offices areinvolved with Sales (commercial and residential) and rentals (commercial and residential). We manage over 1200 properties and have 4 experienced full time property managers,3 maintenance directors, 6 assistants and 1 Bookkeeper. We serve our customers professionally, fairly, and promptly.
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Century 21 Wilson Minger Agency
Dawn Johnson
Niceville, FL
Unverified
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Rental market in Niceville: rising rents

In Niceville, Census median gross rent rose about 43.0% over the last five years, rents on a clear upward path. The same data shows three-bedroom rents about 28% above the U.S. average, vacancy near 17.8%, and a population of 216,599, up 6.3% over five years. The typical home is valued near $351,200, and the median household earns about $81,998 a year, with renters spending a median 31.9% of income on rent.

Market at a glance

Rents & affordability

+22% 2-bed vs U.S. rent
+28% 3-bed vs U.S. rent
+36% 4-bed vs U.S. rent
+43.0% Rent trend, 5-yr
31.9% Rent-to-income

People & households

31.6% Renter-occupied
216,599 Population
+6.3% Population, 5-yr
$81,998 Median household income

Housing stock

17.8% Vacancy rate
$351,200 Median home value
1990 Median year built
70.5% Single-family homes

Jobs

4.6% Unemployment rate
Rent vs the U.S. average, by bedroom size
U.S. average 2-bed +22% 3-bed +28% 4-bed +36%
Who rents vs owns
Renters 31.6% Owners 68.4%

A good property management company in Niceville can take a load off your plate: pricing, marketing, tenant screening, rent collection, and maintenance. About 70.5% of local housing is single-family, a common focus for rental owners. With vacancy near 17.8%, rent positioning and days on market can shape your return. Area unemployment is 4.6% as of July 2026. Check the managers above and get a quote.

These numbers cover long-term residential rentals only, not vacation rentals. Non-residential rents are not shown, yet they tend to shift with residential rents, so the local pattern remains informative.

Frequently asked questions

Are rents rising in Niceville?

The five-year trend shows Census median gross rent rose about 43.0%.

How do rents in Niceville compare to the national average?

Relative to the U.S. as a whole: two-bedroom +22%, three-bedroom +28%, four-bedroom +36%. Each figure compares a bedroom size to the typical U.S. rent, not a rent we set.

How strong is rental demand in Niceville?

Renters occupy 31.6% of homes, and the population of 216,599 grew 6.3% over five years. Vacancy runs near 17.8%.

Is Niceville a good market for rental property?

Tenants have options here, so pricing and low turnover matter. Renters make up 31.6% of households and vacancy sits near 17.8%. Three-bedroom rents run about 28% above the national average, and rents rose about 43.0% over five years.

Rent shown as a deviation from the typical U.S. rent, a national average weighted by renter population, from HERO and HUD reference data. Demographics, population, and rent trend from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates at the county level, with the five-year trend measured against the 2015-2019 estimates. Unemployment from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (July 2026).