Neighborhoods
Niceville
Off-Post$1,600 to $2,100/mo
Most popular with Air Force families, top schools, close to Eglin and Hurlburt, safe community
Fort Walton Beach
Off-Post$1,400 to $1,900/mo
Gulf Coast access, close to post, variety of housing options
Destin
Off-Post$1,800 to $2,600/mo
Premium Emerald Coast location, higher prices, world-class beaches
Eglin On-Post
On-PostOn-Post BAH/mo
Managed by Corvias, on-post housing in high demand, apply early
Schools
Okaloosa County Schools
Grades K to 12
One of the top school districts in Florida, serves the entire Eglin and Hurlburt area
Niceville High School
Grades 9 to 12
Consistently top-ranked Florida high school, strong academics and athletics
Ruckel Middle School
Grades 6 to 8
Highly rated Niceville middle school, popular with military families
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Managed by Corvias. High demand given quality of life at Eglin. Apply immediately upon orders. Off-post options are excellent.
Off-Post Rental Market
Niceville is the premier off-post market. Fort Walton Beach offers more affordable options with Gulf Coast access. Destin is premium but worth it for beach lovers.
Commute
Gate 1 on Highway 85 is the primary entrance. Niceville is 15 min. Fort Walton Beach 20 min. Destin 25 to 35 min. Hurlburt Field is 20 min west for AFSOC personnel.
Installation Highlights
- World-class Emerald Coast beaches 15 minutes from main gate
- No Florida state income tax, military retirement fully exempt
- Okaloosa County has one of the top school districts in Florida
- Air Force Test Pilot School operations and cutting-edge aircraft testing
- Adjacent to Hurlburt Field (Air Force Special Operations Command)